That is, Sunday was a free day for the Coneheads. They weren't sure what to do with it.
This is because we played four games Saturday, and in the end were eliminated almost into the evening, going 2-2 to end our tournament. It was only the third time in my 19 years on the Coneheads we did not make Sunday.
I blame Joe and me. He suggest that he would not hit in the playoffs, shortening the lineup so other players could get more at bats. And I agreed.
If Joe hits, he goes 9-10, and inspires us to sweep into Sunday and into and beyond the finals. I have no doubt of this and you can't prove otherwise, unless you have an alternative universe machine.
As it was we beat the two easy teams, getting our revenge over Johnny's Gang, for our ignominious defeat last week 16-8, and easily handling the Reds 23-7.
But against the Cal Broncos and Old Scouts, we just didn't show up, falling 20-9 and 14-2, respectively. Each game started off slow enough. We were down only 5-3 after three to the Broncos and 3-2 after four to the Scouts. But we never had the famous Conehead inning that puts so much pressure on the other team. I don't know what happens to us when we kind of disappear.
Derek tried to carry us on his shoulders, but it wasn't enough. He had seven hits and three walks in 12 plate appearances, including three triples. Chuck was hot all day, leading us with eight hits and seven RBIs. Craig led us in slugging, with three doubles, a triple and a homer. Bruce also had a double and a homer, and Chris had a double, triple, and homer. Chopper hit his usual .700 in these playoffs. Haze also had a good day, continuing his hot streak from the regular season.
I wanted to say a word thanking our rookies, Chris and Chauncey. They are our youth movement. Chris fits in perfectly with his sharp wit, and solidifies our infield. Chauncey was not supposed to play in the playoffs, he was a sub. But he showed up, just as he showed up all season in Walnut Creek, and contributed as much as anyone.
So it's wait til next year, again, or fall in Walnut Creek, depending. It was a good year - we had some fun going 9-2, and in first place until the last week.
This is because we played four games Saturday, and in the end were eliminated almost into the evening, going 2-2 to end our tournament. It was only the third time in my 19 years on the Coneheads we did not make Sunday.
I blame Joe and me. He suggest that he would not hit in the playoffs, shortening the lineup so other players could get more at bats. And I agreed.
If Joe hits, he goes 9-10, and inspires us to sweep into Sunday and into and beyond the finals. I have no doubt of this and you can't prove otherwise, unless you have an alternative universe machine.
As it was we beat the two easy teams, getting our revenge over Johnny's Gang, for our ignominious defeat last week 16-8, and easily handling the Reds 23-7.
But against the Cal Broncos and Old Scouts, we just didn't show up, falling 20-9 and 14-2, respectively. Each game started off slow enough. We were down only 5-3 after three to the Broncos and 3-2 after four to the Scouts. But we never had the famous Conehead inning that puts so much pressure on the other team. I don't know what happens to us when we kind of disappear.
Derek tried to carry us on his shoulders, but it wasn't enough. He had seven hits and three walks in 12 plate appearances, including three triples. Chuck was hot all day, leading us with eight hits and seven RBIs. Craig led us in slugging, with three doubles, a triple and a homer. Bruce also had a double and a homer, and Chris had a double, triple, and homer. Chopper hit his usual .700 in these playoffs. Haze also had a good day, continuing his hot streak from the regular season.
I wanted to say a word thanking our rookies, Chris and Chauncey. They are our youth movement. Chris fits in perfectly with his sharp wit, and solidifies our infield. Chauncey was not supposed to play in the playoffs, he was a sub. But he showed up, just as he showed up all season in Walnut Creek, and contributed as much as anyone.
So it's wait til next year, again, or fall in Walnut Creek, depending. It was a good year - we had some fun going 9-2, and in first place until the last week.
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