Record: 2-3
Last Tuesday, the Turkeys faced off with their league and blog rivals on the first half of a doubleheader. WT had an 8-1, but a few hits and some spotty defense allowed them to get back in the game. The Turkey bats went cold, and they ended up losing 12-8 in 7 innings.
The second half of the doubleheader was a different story. The Silver Bullets were no match for the Turkeys, as we won 17-4 in 5 innings. The Turkeys improved their record to 2-3 and are looking to catch a spark, because it looks like it's anybody's league this year.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Season Update
Record: 1-2
I've been lazy with the blog because I'm no longer working. Work means sitting around with nothing better to do than make up stories that ten people will read. However, I'm now committed to bringing you the mediocrity that you have come to expect over the past year on a more frequent basis.
The first game of the season was a disappointment. Our defense was full of holes, and we let up 24 runs over just 4 innings, and ended up losing 24-10 after the ten-run rule.
The second game, against Ballz Deep, was the strangest softball game I've ever been a part of. Final score... 3-2, Turkeys. It was a pitchers duel all the way.
Our third game, against another new team, ended poorly. We only scored 5 runs, and they all came in one inning, as we lost 14-5.
The bright side to our poor start is that we beat Ballz Deep and we know we're capable of beating the other two teams we played. On the other hand, we're hitting like a co-ed team.
We have a doubleheader tomorrow night at 6 and 8 against Dead Money and Silver Bullets. We should be able to win one of those. I'll let you, the fans, guess which one that is.
I've been lazy with the blog because I'm no longer working. Work means sitting around with nothing better to do than make up stories that ten people will read. However, I'm now committed to bringing you the mediocrity that you have come to expect over the past year on a more frequent basis.
The first game of the season was a disappointment. Our defense was full of holes, and we let up 24 runs over just 4 innings, and ended up losing 24-10 after the ten-run rule.
The second game, against Ballz Deep, was the strangest softball game I've ever been a part of. Final score... 3-2, Turkeys. It was a pitchers duel all the way.
Our third game, against another new team, ended poorly. We only scored 5 runs, and they all came in one inning, as we lost 14-5.
The bright side to our poor start is that we beat Ballz Deep and we know we're capable of beating the other two teams we played. On the other hand, we're hitting like a co-ed team.
We have a doubleheader tomorrow night at 6 and 8 against Dead Money and Silver Bullets. We should be able to win one of those. I'll let you, the fans, guess which one that is.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Exhibition Game Recap
The Turkeys handled the Silver Bullets with ease, 14-4. The bats started off a little bit slow, but that's to be expected because our treasured batting cages closed for business. The two rookies, Adam and Woodpond, produced stellar performances in their bids for the first Wild Turkey Rookie of the Year award.
More importantly, we became reacquainted with the parking lot drinking scene and enjoyed a fine evening at Park Tavern.
About half of the Turkeys will be in Brainerd this weekend perfecting their golfing skills in rainy, mid-40's temperatures.
See you on Tuesday night for the beginning of the regular season.
More importantly, we became reacquainted with the parking lot drinking scene and enjoyed a fine evening at Park Tavern.
About half of the Turkeys will be in Brainerd this weekend perfecting their golfing skills in rainy, mid-40's temperatures.
See you on Tuesday night for the beginning of the regular season.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Breaking News
3-Time Wild Turkey MVP Jake Peters has just retired from the team. Here's a statement he just released:
Gentlemen, I'd like to take this opportunity to officially announce my retirement from the Wild Turkeys softball team. It is a decision I have wrestled months with, and it is with terrific sadness that I write this today. Recently, my agent and I officially accepted an offer in Rochester and I can see no realistic way to continue my career with the Turkeys. The Wild Turkeys have always been about hard work, gritty determination leaving everything on the field. For me to continue at anything less than 100% would violate the fundamental tenets of being a Wild Turkey. I could not have asked for a more competitive, and often times drunk, venue to exercise my three year rookie contract. Turkey Nation has been good to me and I will not soon forget the nacho challenges, beer slamming, and oh yeah the softball. I wish nothing but the best for my teammates in the future. Thank you, and beat the (heck) out of Ballz Deep and Dead Money this year.
Jake Peters 3B
This has been a shocking day indeed. In other news, the Turkeys have already signed a replacement. Adam "McFrog" Armstrong will be taking Jake's roster spot and will assume 3B duties for the time being. Look for a position shakedown to occur within the next few weeks.
Gentlemen, I'd like to take this opportunity to officially announce my retirement from the Wild Turkeys softball team. It is a decision I have wrestled months with, and it is with terrific sadness that I write this today. Recently, my agent and I officially accepted an offer in Rochester and I can see no realistic way to continue my career with the Turkeys. The Wild Turkeys have always been about hard work, gritty determination leaving everything on the field. For me to continue at anything less than 100% would violate the fundamental tenets of being a Wild Turkey. I could not have asked for a more competitive, and often times drunk, venue to exercise my three year rookie contract. Turkey Nation has been good to me and I will not soon forget the nacho challenges, beer slamming, and oh yeah the softball. I wish nothing but the best for my teammates in the future. Thank you, and beat the (heck) out of Ballz Deep and Dead Money this year.
Jake Peters 3B
This has been a shocking day indeed. In other news, the Turkeys have already signed a replacement. Adam "McFrog" Armstrong will be taking Jake's roster spot and will assume 3B duties for the time being. Look for a position shakedown to occur within the next few weeks.
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