Griffin Plumbing 

Chris W,  Philip H,  Spencer B,  Liam O'C,  Brendan C,  Kyle S,   Jack C, Alejandro M,  Cameron W,    Zachary L,  Philip D,  Scott C. and Nate G. 

1 May 2009: MCCI 10 Griffin 8: Our team played a great game, ie everyone worked hard, pitched in and Chris earned a Grand Slam. We have a pitching nightmare but a full team effort... 8 different pitchers in one 6 inning game. It was an Awesome Effort by most players who had never pitched before!!! 

2 May 2009: Pappy's Pizza 8 Griffin 9... Our team was hot today with doubles by Cameron, Liam, Philip D and Brendan's Grand Slam. Our pitchers our doing well, Brendan starting, Liam, Al, and Chris closing. Zach played outstanding defense at 3rd base to end the game. Everyone contributed to the game!

4 May 2009: Leblanc 7 Griffin 3...  Our team learned a lot about playing defense, and our pitchers are more experienced. The season is young, and our players are eager to play, and have fun! Every one on our team is more experienced... Cameron W, Liam O'C., and Kyle S. hit doubles! Great Effort everyone!

9 May 2009: Griffin 7 Back room 6 ... Our 6th inning rally began with Al, Zach, Scott, Kyle, Chris, Liam,   and Brendan all scoring...  Philip D. ended the game stand up double, earning 2 RBI's to win the game!  

15 May 2009: Griffin 6 Hooksett Lords 1... Chris pitched 1-4 innings and Kyle closed the 5th & 6th innings... Great Pitching! Our infield worked together with some great defensive plays especially Zach. Our players are even resisting the urge to swing at bad pitches. We welcomed a new player to our team tonight his name is Nate. 

16 May 2009: Griffin 15, MCCI 11: Our teams new Pitchers did a fantastic job against a team that won against us the first time (1 May). A true team effort consisting of good hitting, base running, and stealing allowed. Everyone played great defense so well the game ball went to Cameron W and Philip H. They earned a game ball for bits, RBI's, defense and stepping up to play new positions exceptionally! 

20 May 2009: Hooksett Dodgers 14,  Griffin 12...  Game called due to darkness after the 5th inning! Our team never quit even with tying runners on base, 2 outs when the last 3 strikes ended the game... Everyone contributed with hits, stealing and good defense. Nate lead the charge scoring in the 5th inning.

23  May 2009 Hooksett Rays 9 Griffin 8... It was a good training game. Our team learned a lot about rules and new baseball techniques. Liam rallied by scoring first and players got more batting experience .  

25 May 2009 Memorial Day Game: Griffin 6, Backroom 3... Chris has his best day pitching 15 strikeouts, Kyle used only 9 pitches in the 6th Inning to retire 3 batters and end the Game.  Brendan and Cameron did great at catching, and Jack made an awesome catch in Center Field! Everyone played great defense and Al earned a game ball. Kyle lead the offense with 2 runs, followed by Cameron, Philip D, Chris and Jack also scored. Chris also earned a Game Ball for strikeouts. The entire team did great together! 

30 May 2009 Sullivan Financial 2 Griffin 13... The game ended after only 4 innings. Chris lead the pitchers, followed by Liam and Brendan. Liam earned an inside the park home run. Scott and Philip D each earned game ball great defense and offense. Keep working together and helping each other.

8 June 2009 Leblanc 10 Griffin 12... We won when the game called due to time after top of the 5th inning. Chris and Brendan pitched a good game. The team reduced overthrows, played real heads up baseball and had some powerful hits. Philip H finished as catcher and earned the game ball.    

13 June 2009 Puritan Backroom 8, Griffin 10... It was a very close game. Our team bats well, pitches well and backs up each other's positions. We are reducing the number of overthrows in each game. The game ball went to Liam for good hitting and great defense. Everyone worked hard and contributed to this win!

17 June 2009 Pappy's 16, Griffin 8... The final game of the regular season was full of surprises! Our new pitchers learned to pitch and gained experience for the playoffs. We were led out of the slump by a "Zach Attack"! He threw strikes, retired the sides and then set the benchmark for the team. He lead the team in the last inning at bat to get on base, ran the bases and scored the first run for our team! Our team followed his lead and earned 7 more runs a real "never surrender" effort. "Zack Attack" earned the Game Ball! 

20 June 2009 1st Playoff Game results Leblanc 14, Griffin 8...  Chris and Brendan pitched with Philip H. and Cameron catching. The game ball went to Kyle for Tending First Base. We had some very good hits, doubles and triples by Philip H, Chris, Kyle and others. Cameron made some great  plays at home plate to tag runners out at the very last minuet. Our 6th inning rally fell short but we're still very much in our double elimination playoffs. 

"Back to the Basics"... We want to Play, learn sportsmanship and have Fun. Winning is Good too!

1.)    Hit the ball and run to first base with your eves fixed on the bag. Don’t stop or slow down until you hit the 1^st base coach’s hand about a foot past the base.

2.)    Pop Fly: Our runners will run about half way to the next base, if the ball is caught run hard right back to the base you left. A dropped ball means you finish your run to the next base and always run within the base line.

3.)    Return ball to pitcher:   Don’t try to force plays and risk overthrows, just return the ball to the pitcher. Infielders are not allowed to block runners from staying in the base line. Our job is to focus on the batter!

4.)    Outfield relay:  We need more practice with returns from the out fielders to the closest infielder and/or pitcher. Keep the fielders informed to cut off, stop and prevent the runner from stealing.

5.)    Run Downs: Try not to throw the ball during a run down ie 1^St & 2^nd each baseman each get closer squeezing the runner, then tag without throwing to the other close baseman of possible for the out. Try squeezing the runner between 2 bases before risking a throw.

6.) Field Positions: Each player returns to his last field position... Pitcher and Catcher substitutes are assigned first, then bench substitutes will relieve any other positions, However, If you need to rest on the bench just let me know.

7.) Overthrows: Overthrows are common with the excitement, when Stealing begins this week. It's worth taking an extra second to prevent overthrows and keep a runner from scoring. Focus on the glove of the base man you are throwing to, try to be accurate,  and remember when in doubt throw it to the pitcher!

8.) Stealing is allowed: if the ball is within the lines at home plate. example if the catcher drops the ball and it stays within the lines anyone on base can steal, However, if the ball hits the fence or is outside the home plate lines... No Stealing.