Split City Returns to Beat Down Mamma's Boys

5-8-1 OBI split with 4-9 Mamma's Boys thanks to a 12 run bottom of the 4th inning in Game 1. The One Big Inning flip flopped an 8-15 score an OBI held on for a 20-17 victory. Game 2 went in similar fashion as OBI put up a 10 spot to turn a 2-9 deficit into a 12-9 lead going into the bottom of the last inning. MBs scored four runs and walked away with a last inning comeback of their own.

In Game 1, Mamma's Boys put up a 7 spot in the top of the first. This was followed by 3, 2, and then another 3 then 2 for their 17 run total. In the meantime, OBI fell behind early scoring 1, 3, then 4 runs in the first three innings. And then, in the top of the 4th, 17 went to the plate and 12 scored.

Matt, Juan and Paul each were 4-4 in the game. Michael, Spillane, Larry and Gary each added 3 hits. Annnd, Clint, Jayse and J.R. had 2 hits a piece. That is all 10 players in the lineup, each with at least 2 hits !!!

Paul scored twice and drove in 4 runs. Matt, Larry and J.R. each scored 2 while driving in 3 a piece.

Game 2 was especially quiet for OBI in the first 4 innings as we scored 2 runs, total... 15 players batted and plated 10 runs for another opportunity for a break your heart kind of victory,,, alas, Mamma's Boys scored 4 to steal back the game.


As of this week, we will have 9 full players fully paid for Season 1 and 3 partial payments. Thanks to all for paying in advance allowing us to be fully paid for Season 1 before the season starts. I have confirmed that the new accounting rules will be relaxed for Season 2 and individual debit cards will be in play once again.

Have begun working on the 2015 YTD stats. Those may be available after this weeks games on #2 at 915/1015 vs. Team Wear It...

OBI Opens 2016 with DH Loss to The Boys R' Back...

OBI continues to battle in the upper Men's division on Thursday nights and lost a close game 1 before the wheels came off in game 2. The OBI squad continues to play well even through roster turnover, attrition, interesting Umpire perspectives, and the weather.

Playing our first games in a month, OBI battled back from 1-9 and 6-12 scores and scored 9 runs in the top of the 7th inning, taking our only lead of the game at 15-12. The Boys did not cooperate and rolled out their shaved bat and we watched a walk-off 2 run HR fly out over the target wall in LC field. 'Nuff said.

Game 2 was an ugly 7-20 5-inning run rule affair that needs as little said about it as possible. ;~)

Game 1 saw OBI bat through the lineup nearly 4 times. Both Larry and Michael went 4-4 while just about everyone else had multiple hits. Mando, Matt, Jayse, Larry, and Nuta all scored 2 runs while Jayse (2), Michael (3), John (2) and Gary (2) all had multiple RBIs. Not to be out done, Matt had 2 Base on Balls to move up the rankings in that category for the season.

Larry continued his hot streak with a 2-2 performance in Game 2. Gary did as well. Matt decided to swing the bat instead of walking and busted out with a 3-3 performance.

Inconsistency in the field and at the plate were expected for all us aging, non-workout, had not played in a month types. Get a few swings in this week and chase a chicken/rooster around in the coop out back to get your legs back under you. Looming is a battle with Mamma's Boys this week. We are in 8th and they are currently 9th,,, our chance to show someone who is boss I say !!!

For the Love of the Game,,,

A long, long time ago in a vacant field wedged between small, clapboard houses located within the city limits of a small Texas town, they played the game of baseball.

Young boys competing hard as they learned the game. For many, they wore shoes more while on the ball field than they did the remaining hours of those hot, summer days. Some still baring battle scars to this day from dives to catch balls destined for Ms. Beverly's rose bushes.

But the world we live in is ever changing. 100 years ago, folks feared not leaving their doors unlocked or allowing their children to play in the park unattended. A penny bought a handful of candy and the family gathered around the radio to listen to weekly programs.

Today, we lock every door, watch our kids intently, pay a dollar for a candy bar and,,, television and the internet rule our lives as we go in search of the almighty dollar.

Yet, there are hold outs for the old guard. True believers that the game is bigger than life and deserves the respect from the time you step into the dugout until you exit the playing field a final time that day. This is why I enjoy playing the game I love so much on Thursday nights at Victory Lane Sports Park.

With hopes that civilization comes full circle some day soon, I applaud my OBI teammates. For today, you are the glue that keeps my old baseball soul in one piece... Especially after nasty run ins with self-serving, entitled, (quote) ball players (unquote) of today,,, oh, ya, and rose bushes...


Here is to a healthy, happy, prosperous 2016 for my OBI teammates on the field and off !!! See y'all on Thursday,,, God willing and if the creek don't rise...