Game 1 Stars and Stats

Newcastle Player of the Week: After going completely AWOL during the MFL season and not responding the pre-season Bad Gnus e-mails, Kevin came from nowhere and picked up where he left off. He was a perfect 4 X 4 at the plate. Behind the plate, he showed why he has long been regarded the best defensive catcher in all of Sacramento Softball. He popped out from behind the plate to take an at bat away from URS lead-off batter and Kev's nemisis (still for unknown reasons) by catching a running foul pop. He also applied a tag and masterfully blocked the WNBA umpire's view of a play at the plate to give us an out call. Don't discount the fact that Kevin was busy charming the umpire all night with lines like, "I sure hope the Monarchs repeat this year". Great game, Kevin!

Defensive Play of the Week: Nothing too spectacular comes up. The Kevin tag at the plate was nice but it followed and error and really the guy was safe at the plate. The award this week goes to the all-around play at second base of Erik Grotte. Playa's makin' diving stops up the middle, trying to start double plays with perfect flips to second and had to put up with the shortstop always covering the bag and not going to cut off the ball. Erik looked great out there!

Raw Numbers! (Ted would be proud that there were no walks)

Howard 3X4, 1 run
Keith 2X4, 2 runs
Mike 2X4, 2 runs
Doug 1X4
Kevin 4X4
Bill 0X4
Erik C 0X3
Erik G 1X3, 1 run
Greg 1X3, 1 run
Rex Davis 2X3, 3 runs