Day Two - Cold - Rain - Wind

Well another bright and early start. The game starts and the flood gates open. From the sky the rain pours in and on the field our defense starts to fail us. With a slippery softballs and cold wet girls it was hard to get any traction. The blaze fell behind early and couldn't claw there way back. They tried to mount there comback in the 5th inning bringing the string of hits but fell just a little short.

After a delay and much discussion of going home the final game of the day started at noon. With the rain coming down and the teeth chattering the Blaze put on there game faces and hit the field. Giving up four runs in the top of the first there was no denying the Blaze girls. They followed up with 8 runs of their own in the bottom 1/2 of the inning. In the next 3 innings the girls gave up 4 more runs while scoring 15 of there own. Ending the game in 4 innings with a 23 - 8 Victory.

The victory gave the Blaze a 3rd place finish for their first tournament. The season is definitely off and running.

Champlin Day 1

With the threat of rain looming and the temps in the low 50's the Blaze hit the field a little cool. We won the coin toss and chose to take the field. Giving up 4 runs early the girls quickly put a halt to Daves crew's scoring. Allowing 4 runs in the 1st inning. But the Blaze eliminated that lead quickly scoring 8 in the bottom 1/2 of their at bat. The secon inning came with stellar defense and 3 up 3 down.  The bottom 1/2 of innig number two started much the same way as the first scoring 7 runs before the first out. Then scoring on more before out number two followed by a 12 run 2 out rally. Not much of a let down when we were back on defense allowing 2 runs to end the game and a 28-6 victory.

Game 2

Started with the Blaze as the visiting team and putting the sticks to work right off the bat. Scoring 5 runs in the first and only giving up 3. Starting a pattern the blaze picked up another 5 in the second starting with a lead off home run by Maddie Laselle. After giving up 2 in the bottom of the second the Blaze started the 3rd inning by scoring 10 and taking a 20 - 5 lead. The Blaze defense stiffened up and got 3 outs in a row after a quick discussion the ump decided to put the Blaze back in the field and if we held them the game was over. The blaze came through with flying colors. Getting the lead off batter to pop up the Abby followed by a walk and then the first double play of the season. A nice pick up by Katie tagging the runner and throwing on to Maddie at first to finish the game. 

Game Blaze 20 - Park & Sell Auto 5

Game 3

The Blaze take on Linda's Cafe - Again the Blaze loose the coin flip and start with the sticks in their hands. Scoring 3 in the first and giving up 3 in the bottom 1/2 of the inning.  Second inning much of the same scoring 3 and giving up 7. The 3rd and 4th innings were a little tough scoring 2 in the 3rd and none in the 4th and giving up 7 total in the same 2 innings. In the 5th the Blaze made an attempt at a comeback scoring 2 runs and holding Linda's no one. in the 6th the bats came back to life and the Blaze scored 7 runs tying the game only to give up the winning run in the bottom of the inning. The girls really showed some heart mounting that big comeback and were a little disappointed in giving up that winning run. 

Hopefully we can get another shot tomorrow at Linda's Cafe it could be another close game.

See you at the park at 9:00 am and Noon.

Starting the Lane on fire

The team decided to have a little bonding party before the first tournament. Nine players from the team dawned there new stylish shoes found a hot neon ball and hit the lanes. From the first roll down the alley you knew these girls really needed those bumpers. From dancing on the lane to scavaging left over food. Fun was had by all.

Tournament Schedule

16U Traveling Slow Pitch Tournament Schedule

April 25-26 Champlain

May 2^nd & 3^rd Champlain

May 16 & 17 Champlain

May 30 & 31 Andover

June 6 Von Hansen's Brat Sale

2:00 - 6:00

June 13 & 14 Richfield

June 27 & 28 Sioux Falls

July 11 & 12 USSSA State

July 18 & 19 ASA State Burnsville

Times to be announced Wed or Thursday before the tournament weekend

Tournament Schedule

The Blaze will be back in action this weekend. Playing in the season opening tournament in Champlain.

Catch the action at Andrews Park

Game 1 9:00am

Game 2 11:00am

Game 3 1:00pm

Players please arrive at the park at 8:15am to warm up.

Check out the website for maps and directions.

http://www.bactravelingsoftball.org/

P.S. don't forget about the bowling party Friday night 5:30 at the new Brunswick Lanes.

Blaze Vs Minnetonka Highs School

The First game of the season started off slow. Giving up a run in the top of first  but recovering nicely scoring 3 of our own in the bottom 1/2 of the inning. After that the Blaze defense held strong and the took the first game by the score of 16 - 1 in 4 innings.

Game 2 got off to another slow start scoring one run in the first and no runs in the second. After that the blaze bats started on fire with a couple doubles and a couple home runs. The first home run of the year hit by Kellie Fredricks and the second home run a laser shot hit by Tori Dixon.  The Blaze went on to win the second game by the score of 11 - 0 in 5 innings.