CYLONES WIN USSSA MISSOURI STATE QUALIFIER

AFTER A TWO WEEK LAYOFF, THE CYCLONES WERE BACK IN ACTION AT THE USSSA MISSOURI STATE QUALIFIER AT WIEHAUPT PARK IN FLORISSANT. IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND, FULL OF GOOD BASEBALL.

THE RUST SHOWED IN THE FIRST POOL PLAY GAME, AS THE DBX EAGLES BEAT THE CYCLONES 11-3. THE BATS WERE SILENT. ONLY TWO HITS. THE SHORT FENCES YIELDED 3 HOME RUNS TO THE EAGLES. A LITTLE BP PRIOR TO THE SECOND POOL GAME WAS IN ORDER.

THE BATS ERUPTED FOR A 13-0 WIN OVER THE THUNDER IN THE SECOND GAME OF POOL PLAY. SOLID PITCHING BY TAAFFE AND CHANCE WAS SUPPORTED WITH 10 HITS. TAAFFE, KLENOVICH, AND GEORGE HAD TWO HITS APIECE.

A 1-1 RECORD IN POOL PLAY LANDED THE CYCLONES AS A 5-SEED HEADING INTO ELIMINATION PLAY ON SUNDAY.

THE FIRST ELIMINATION GAME WAS A 7-4 WIN OVER THE ST. LOUIS EAGLES. THE OFFENSE WAS PROVIDED BY TAAFFE, WITH TWO HOME RUNS AND KISTNER WITH 2 RBI. MATTHEWS CONTINUED HIS HIGH ON-BASE PERCENTAGE WITH TWO MORE HITS. BIRK DIDN'T HAVE HIS BEST STUFF, BUT BATTLED FOR 4 INNINGS, FOLLOWED BY TWO STRONG INNINGS IN RELIEF BY MILLER.

THE SEMI-FINAL GAME WAS AGAINST A GRITTY WARRIOR TEAM FROM GRANITE CITY. MILLER PITCHED A 6-INNING COMPLETE GAME, YIELDING ONLY 4 HITS AND 3 EARNED RUNS. IT WAS A 4-3 VICTORY. THE BATS WERE LED BY GEORGE WITH 2 HITS, AND A CLUTCH RBI FROM SCHWARZ.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PITTED THE CYCLONES AGAINST THE SAME DBX EAGLES FROM THE FIRST POOL GAME. THE EAGLES CAME INTO THE GAME CONFIDENT. CONTINUING THE WHIFFLE BALL BP PRIOR TO THE GAME, THE CYCLONES WERE STRAINING AGAINST THE BLOCKS.

PITCHING WAS A COLLECTIVE EFFORT TO KEEP THE EAGLES OFF BALANCE. URSCHLER STARTED AND WENT 2 1/3 FEATURING THE FASTBALL, STRIKING OUT 3. CHANCE, THE SOFT-TOSSING SOUTHPAW, CAME IN AND REALLY THREW THE EAGLES OFF BALANCE. CHANCE WENT THROUGH THEIR BIG-BOMBERS FOR 1 2/3 INNINGS, STRIKING OUT TWO. IT WAS THEN BULL-PEN BY COMMITTEE, WITH TAAFFE, BIRK, AND GEORGE COMBINING FOR THE LAST 2 INNINGS.

THE TONE OF THE GAME WAS SET IN THE TOP OF THE FIRST WITH A LEADOFF DOUBLE BY MILLER, WHO SCORED ON A SINGLE BY TAAFFE. MILLER FINISHED WITH 3 HITS, JOINED IN THE BARRAGE BY TAAFFE, BIRK, SCHWARZ, URSCHLER, AND MATTHEWS WITH ONE HIT APIECE. SCHWARZ KNOCKED IN 2 BIG RUNS IN THE 5TH TO PROVIDE THE MARGIN OF VICTORY.

THE CROWD WAS THRILLED, INCLUDING THE SIBLING CHEERING SECTION FROM THE MONKEY-BARS. THEIR CHANT IN THE FINAL 2 INNINGS WAS PRICELESS.

AS JACK BUCK USED TO SAY, "THAT'S A WINNER."



RECORD
Affton Tourney: 0-3
Bridgeton Tourney: 2-1
Columbia Cowhide Classic: 4-1
Ozzie's Super Series: 0-3
Rawlings Invitational: 2-1
USSA Missouri Qualifier at Wiehaupt Park: 4-1
Pond League: 4-0
OVERALL: 16-10

WD-40 Uses

When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has
ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as
well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... Voila! It's
now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

Here are some of the uses:

1) Protects silver from tarnishing.

2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.

5) Keeps flies off cows.

6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7) Removes lipstick stains.

8) Loosens stubborn zippers.

9) Untangles jewelry chains.

10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.

14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.

15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes

18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring.. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.

19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!

20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.

22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.

23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.

24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.

25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.

26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.

27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.

28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.

29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31) Removes splattered grease on stove.

32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.

33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35) Removes all traces of duct tape.

36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.

37) Florida's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.

38) The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not
allowed in some states.

40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

42) Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!

43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

44) Helps 'unstick/unclog' door and car keyholes

CYLONES BREAK OUT THE HEAVY LUMBER

5/21/08

CYLONES BREAK OUT THE HEAVY LUMBER IN POOL PLAY

THE CYCLONES BANGED OUT 13 HITS, TAKING JUST 3 INNINGS TO BEAT THE STL SHOCK IN THE OPENING POOL GAME OF THE RAWLINGS INVITATIONAL TOURNEY AT CVAC.

THE 16-1 FINAL SCORE WAS NOT INDICATIVE OF THE MOMENTUM BUILDING THAT WAS STARTED IN THE SECOND INNING. SOUND DEFENSE BEHIND GEORGE'S PITCHING LIMITED THE SHOCK TO A SINGLE RUN, STRANDING 3 SHOCK RUNNERS.
THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE GAME MAY HAVE BEEN THE BACK-TO-BACK BEAN-BALLS. CHANCE AND MILLER BOTH TOOK ONE FOR THE TEAM, EARNING EXTRA RBI'S IN REWARD.

THE SECOND POOL GAME IS FRIDAY EVENING AT 6:00, ON CVAC FIELD E2. A HEAVY TURNOUT IS EXPECTED, LIKELY TO BE STANDING ROOM ONLY. GET THERE EARLY TO GET A GOOD SEAT.


RECORD
Affton Tourney: 0-3
Bridgeton Tourney: 2-1
Columbia Cowhide Classic: 4-1
Ozzie's Super Series: 0-3
Rawlings Invitational: 1-0
Pond League: 4-0
OVERALL: 11-8

You Gotta Believe

I believe ...

I believe hitting a round ball with a round bat is the hardest thing to do in all of sports.

I believe in the sacrifice fly.

I believe that Astroturf should be outlawed.

I believe that pitchers should buy catchers lunch.

I believe batting practice makes perfect.

I believe Lou Gehrig's birthday should be a national holiday.

I believe Tony Gwynn sleeps with his bat.

I believe the squeeze play should be taught in public schools.

I believe that no one is bigger than the game.

I believe somebody, somewhere, believes in the infield fly rule.

I believe it's time to sing "Take me out to the ballgame."

I believe domed stadiums are great ... for motocross.

I believe that "Field of Dreams" and "Bull Durham" are two of the best baseball movies ever made.

And I believe the two greatest words in the English language are "Play Ball"!

No more posting for me

I deleted my last post. All the comments were scaring me and I didn't like it. I do not know to do with the comments.

But I have had enough classes at school, and lessons about internet from my mom and dad to know do not post nothing personal to people I do not know.

Though I will say one must know my mom and must have not been notified. Sorry. I will let my dad know.

SHAME on ALL OF YOU FOR SCARING A CHILD!!

Snow Day .. Snow Day ...

We FINALLY got a snow day this year. I am so glad. Then to have it attached to the weekend ever better plus.

Then only down side is my mom is not here to enjoy it with me. I really miss her. She really made things special and I never really realized it.

Hopefully she will be back soon. I keep hoping. Baseball isn't the same without her by my side. Sure .. all the people who pitch in to help out me to get to practices and such are really grreat. But mom made everything done to the most everyday things speical.

Well off to shovel and salt. I hope nothing else gets cancelled today. Practice last night was cancelled.

Maybe I will start my own blog, it is fun. But bloggin here at my mom's makes me feel at home.

greenish-brown sheep mom!!

signed,

catcher dude