vs. CAP GEMINI [13-15]

After last weeks game to forget.... the Pirates sailed out onto Regents Park to face off against last years (to be honest almost every year...) league champions Cap Gemini.

Previous games against Cap have resulted in losses, 7-23 and 12-24. Although again this was a defeat every Pirate showed their intent and it was an incredibly close game losing by just 2 runs. In fact it was a game that was there to win, and if we had been full strength or were a little luckier with the bounce of the ball..... just maybe. A huge cheer for everyone, and as JB would say this will send a message to the rest of the league correcting last week.

Although as always everyone played great, a real team result, I have to admit memorable moments for me were Cap Gemini's young upstart and representative of the GB team stepping up to bat and being caught out by Pau repeatedly. And having their coach and captain stepping in to bat because he was worried they could not hold on to the lead and win. Well done everyone!

Come on Pirates! Lets get to the final again, and take this years trophy out from under these Cap Gemini, invaders to our advertising league from another sector.

Posted by Fuel on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 0 comments
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vs. PROXIMITY [13-28]

Calling all Pirates.......

We'll just put this one behind us and move onwards and upwards, and I promise no more holidays.

Next its time to overcome the might of Cap Gemini.

Posted by Fuel on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 0 comments
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vs. ENGINE/WCRS [25-21]


The Engine Group Derby......... another great game, The Pirates continue to rumble on through Division 1 undefeated, what more really needs to be said; the pre match banter, the buying of more booze than should ever be associated with sport, the tension building, no mention of innings 5..... But here are a few in-game and post game snippets, all the photos and videos can be found on Facebook.



Damo’s inspiring pitchside banter: If in doubt celebrate. They won’t bloody argue with that, will they? (Said with very grumbly voice and big frown) - Bex

The mini chocolate brownie off between Ange and myself (I won) - Bex

Ange’s right arm – my god that girl can throw! - Bethan

Waldie's spectacular flying leap to save yet another potential over-throw by me. Phew! - Ange

Johnny Posh dancing in to two – Andy G

Pau’s herculean fielding where he lobbed the ball back to pitcher from a position so far south he was in almost in Surbiton - Bex

Laura actually hits the ball to the right….right into Tara’s ankle! :-/ Oops!! - Laura

Forgetting how to open a can of beer... - Alan

Bex styles out her shock at catching someone out “yayayay….i mean..this happens all the time!” - Pam

Simon’s gravity defying DOWNWARD hit which, impossibly, always results in a monster out-of-the-park smash - Bex

Jas makes a play for team fashionista "Surely I’ve upped the softball fashion stakes with my red coat display? And I actually made it to fourth base!"

An excellent rendition of barbershop blues from our recently formed Pirates Performance Group: Posh Jonny as Ooompa man, Pau as baritone and starring our very own Cheryl Cole (Jess) - Bex

And of course the inaugural Pirate Rite of Passage, a challenge set to decide who would take home and wear the last of our team shirts. Bex's video footage is all available on Facebook to relive the comedy moments.

Congratulations to Stephen 'Thorn' for setting the current fastest time:
Stephen - 1:05.6
Alan    - 1:06.5
Andy    - 1:08.5
Remember this week is game free, but there is the first of the Rookie Trials on Monday night. Great practice for all levels, more socialising and always the chance of a free trip to the USA.
Posted by Fuel on Sunday, June 13, 2010 0 comments
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Rookie Trials

As I am sure some of you have heard me mention, The Players Tournament (TPT) is a four day tournament held in the U.S each year for teams from advertising leagues around North America and Europe.

Each year the LASL select a ‘rookie’ team (people who are new to the game) who are trained up and taken to the tournament to compete with established teams.

Previous trips have been to locations such as San Diego, Phoenix and Palm Springs, this year we return to Tucson. Games are played on full sized baseball diamonds the tournament, sponsored by Miller Genuine Draft is a fantastic opportunity to play great softball, with experienced teams in it’s home country.

If you want to know anything about the trials or TPT just ask myself, Ange or Alan in the park. And if you want to sign up for the chance to have an awesome trip to the states or just a chance for some great training and a few more beers in the park, let me know and when this years forms are sent to me, I'll let you know. You can also find out more about TPT, or watch the videos from last year on the TPT website

Trial dates are set over 3 weeks in June, 3 Monday nights (14th, 21st and 28th) and finally 1 Friday night in July (on the 2nd).

Posted by Fuel on Sunday, June 06, 2010 0 comments
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vs. DDB 'Paddington Pirates' [19-14]

Having overcome 'the panic' of a girl drought, we gathered on a scorching evening in Regents Park for 'The Pirate Derby', Portland versus Paddington. DDB's crew certainly didn't appear like pirates; smart uniforms and regimented pre game warm up training, whilst across the diamond as our motley crew gradually arrived we hit the beers and soaked up the rays.

With the eye of Moe providing a consitent Blue throughout, the game was a close one although we kept an edge and we took our knocks (especially Laura), but fought on to maintain our lead and finish a second game with a score of 19-14. Another good result versus the unknown DDB who had previously been division 2 champions.

Same time, same pitch next week for the 'Engine Group Derby' when we will be facing the challenge of our friends and colleagues throughout the building.....
Posted by Fuel on Sunday, June 06, 2010 0 comments
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