The 2010 season had its ups and downs for the Heat Gold as we played primarily an 18U schedule as a 16U eligible team. We had some exciting wins and some frustrating losses. We played against some of the top competition the northeast has to offer. The one consistent throughout the summer, however, was the fact that these young women had a lot of fun playing together and spending their weekends in royal and gold. This video was made just to show off how much fun we had in 2010.
THE RIDE IS OVER. GOOD LUCK IN COLLEGE LADIES!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Devens Fall Tournament - Heat Bring the Lumber
The ladies in black and royal had a great weekend in Devens to wrap up the 2010 campaign. Under beautiful skies once again, the Heat took part in the Polar Crush Fall tournament with 3 games on Saturday and 2 more on Sunday. With only one hiccup, the weekend was successful as the girls posted 2 wins, 2 ties and 1 loss. Saturday started out against the Mass Drifters and the ladies pushed out to a 5-2 lead, only to see the Drifters battle back in the final two innings to tie the game at 5 before time expired. The highlight of the game was AJ gunning down the winning run at the plate with a frozen rope following a base hit to right. The second game of the day pitted the Heat against the host Polar Crush and some old and very good friends. The girls jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the end result was not so great as the Crush bats were too much to overcome and the ladies took a tough 11-2 loss. Kate led the attack with two hits including a double and reached base every at bat. Our third game would be under the lights and the temp dropping to shivering levels. Funny to see the girls and parents wrapped in blankets and hats, but they battled tough. Jess pitched the last couple of innings with numb fingers but held on tough. This time, the Heat spotted the EMass Panthers a 2-0 lead early, only to fight back and tie the game at 2. Panthers took the lead back in the final inning, going up 3-2. But as usual, the Heat never quit and tied the score again behind Kate's single and Sammy's double and new friend Kristen's crazy base running. At the end of the 90 minutes, we were once again tied and finished Saturday with two ties and a loss.
Sunday's schedule was kind as the Heat did not have to take the field until 11:30. The extra rest proved helpful as the ladies took a 7-3 victory behind the left arm of Sarah and AJ's power. With the score tied in the top of the 7th, Jess got the rally going with a slap single. Mary moved her over and Kate followed up with a single to left. AJ then smashed a 3 run homerun. One more insurance run and then Sarah shut them down in the bottom of the seventh for the win. The final game of the weekend would be against the Mass Drifters Devils and this game was never in doubt as the ladies hit it hard and hit it often. Behind another AJ homerun and Mary's homerun to left, Jessica twirled a 5 hitter en route to a 12-1 victory and a perfect way to end 2010.
Weekend memories: Kristen filled in this weekend and helped our depleted roster with some quality and slightly crazy baserunning that allowed the Heat to tie the third game. AJ launched 4 homeruns over the weekend. Between Sarah and Jessica, there were only 7 walks in 5 games, including no walks at all on Sunday. Sammy's and Abby's triples came at important times. Delaney and JulieAnne ripping more dangerous foul balls in two days than I can remember. The team committed only 7 errors - but take the second inning of the Drifters game out of the equation where we muffed the ball 4 times, you are looking at 3 errors in the other 4 games. Loved seeing Lauren and Julia at all 5 games despite their injuries, cheering on their teammates. Kate's on base percentage was 0.800 for the weekend (1.000 on Saturday).
A BIG HUG TO LAUREN for everything she gave this team over the summer. Lauren, we wish you only the best as you get ready for college next year. But we hope to see you over the winter in Manchester a few Saturdays.
Sunday's schedule was kind as the Heat did not have to take the field until 11:30. The extra rest proved helpful as the ladies took a 7-3 victory behind the left arm of Sarah and AJ's power. With the score tied in the top of the 7th, Jess got the rally going with a slap single. Mary moved her over and Kate followed up with a single to left. AJ then smashed a 3 run homerun. One more insurance run and then Sarah shut them down in the bottom of the seventh for the win. The final game of the weekend would be against the Mass Drifters Devils and this game was never in doubt as the ladies hit it hard and hit it often. Behind another AJ homerun and Mary's homerun to left, Jessica twirled a 5 hitter en route to a 12-1 victory and a perfect way to end 2010.
Weekend memories: Kristen filled in this weekend and helped our depleted roster with some quality and slightly crazy baserunning that allowed the Heat to tie the third game. AJ launched 4 homeruns over the weekend. Between Sarah and Jessica, there were only 7 walks in 5 games, including no walks at all on Sunday. Sammy's and Abby's triples came at important times. Delaney and JulieAnne ripping more dangerous foul balls in two days than I can remember. The team committed only 7 errors - but take the second inning of the Drifters game out of the equation where we muffed the ball 4 times, you are looking at 3 errors in the other 4 games. Loved seeing Lauren and Julia at all 5 games despite their injuries, cheering on their teammates. Kate's on base percentage was 0.800 for the weekend (1.000 on Saturday).
A BIG HUG TO LAUREN for everything she gave this team over the summer. Lauren, we wish you only the best as you get ready for college next year. But we hope to see you over the winter in Manchester a few Saturdays.
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