Prayers not yet answered, lose to Red Hots, 22-2

Praying For A Win needs to get with St. Matt's and find out why their prayers haven't been answered.   Still looking for that first win, they lose to the Red Hots, 22-2 in a shortened 4 inning match.

With I'd Hit That losing earlier Sunday, this places the Red Hots in a nice position in their hopes of a playoff berth.

A win in their next game, coupled with another I'd Hit That loss, will give the Red Hots a playoff berth.

DEFENSE

You gotta love this team.

Sweater Puppies came out with their entire arsenal, launching hit after hit both infield and into very deep outfield, but the Red Hots silenced all but two runs to win it 8-2.

Ivan had a perfect game going until the 4th inning with 2 outs when Sweater Puppies found a base hit into right center.

The Red Hots have jumped over Sweater Puppies in the standings as they fall to 6-2-1, both losses to the Red Hots

Red Hots Win with 8-Run Inning

On a hot Sunday afternoon, the Red Hots exploded with an 8-run inning in the fourth to take charge and win against Ba Bam, 11-5. Minh Du is currently on a 4-game hitting streak going 13 for 13 in his last at bats. Caliente! The Red Hots continue to hold first place with a record of 5-1, while Sweater Puppies and Family Ties continue to stay on their heels with a record of 4-1-1.

Brian's HR lifts Red Hots

Bottom of the 3rd inning, score is 4-4, with 2 outs...

Ron pops up in what appears to be an easy out for I'd Hit That's first baseman....

But the softball gods had other plans....

Their first baseman bobbled the ball during his catch which fell to the ground..and the Rally Monkey makes his appearance...

Ron G's safe at first, Jaime had a professional at-bat and walks on balls.  Brian "B-lohana" Kerr crushes one to right center for a 3-run home run. The Red Hots defense locked it down and kept I'd Hit That to 6 runs, winning the game 7-6.  Honorable mentions to Minh and Jazz going for a combined 6 for 6!

The Red Hots have sole possession of 1st place in the standings!

Red Hots cruise past Praying For A Win, 14-4

Praying For A Win had a tough outing on Monday, as the Red Hots dominated in a 14-4 win in 5 innings.  Josh Hendren racked up three RBIs on 2 hits for the Red Hots.  He doubled in the third inning and homered in the fifth. 


The Red Hots can tie a franchise record in their next game for their best start in a season which would be a 4-0 start.


(Photo Credit:  Fred Kerr)

Fourth Inning Rally Sparks Win for Red Hots

Red Hots rolled over Sweater Puppies 13-8 on Sunday after a seven-run rally in the fourth inning.

Big time plays of the game were Jazz's home run and Kaitlyn bases clearing double.  

Red Hots pounded Sweater Puppies pitching, as eight hitters combined for 25 hits, 11 RBIs and 10 runs scored.

Red Hots tacked on another two runs in the fifth. Ashley Smith singled, plating Kerr to start the inning. That was followed up by Ivan Perez's single, scoring Teresa Hendren.

Red Hots added three more runs in the top of the sixth. Kaitlyn Randall kicked things off with a double, plating Ron Guirnalda. That was followed up by Kerr's double, scoring Randall.

Another impressive win by the Red Hots!  (Photo courtesy:  Fred Kerr) 

Season Opener Shutout

The team is back and it couldn't have gone better. 

With six runs in the first three innings, Red Hots left no doubt about the eventual outcome.

RBI singles by Jazz Smith, Ashley Smith, and Josh Hendren during the second inning helped the Red Hots put some runs on the board early.

Brian Kerr had a memorable day.  He singled in the first inning and homered in the fourth inning.

Red Hots hammered St. Matt's pitching as eight hitters had a field day, combining for 21 hits, 14 RBIs and 14 runs scored.

They increased their lead with three runs in the third. A clutch passed ball scored Kaitlyn Randall to open the scoring in the frame. That was followed up by Ivan Perez's double, plating Kerr and Teresa Hendren.

Red Hots added four more runs in the top of the fifth. Jazz Smith singled, plating Perez to start the inning. That was followed up by Ashley's single, scoring Jazz.  

A team known for their defense came up strong behind Ivan and Ron's pitching, shutting St Matt's 16-0.  This was the Red Hots 2nd shutout in franchise history.  Their first was back in Sep 16th 2006 defeating Half & Half  19-0.