Reminder Game Tonight & Directions to John's Island Fields

We will play Dr. Arnold Rosen-Rosen’s team tonight at the City of Charleston’s John’s Island Park Facilities. I still don’t have a complete roster, so if you plan on playing tonight send me an e-mail.

Directions to the John’s Island Softball Fields: From Downtown (the office) to 1727 Bozo Lane, John’s Island, SC 29455.
1. Take Calhoun to the James Island Connector
2. Turn Right on Folly Road
3. Left on Maybank Highway
4. Go over John’s Island Bridge-stay on Maybank Hwy until you see a green City of Charleston Park & Recreation sign on the right-hand side of the road and then turn right onto Walpole Lane then left on Bozo Lane.
5. Note: Mapquest has the final directions as right-turn on Walpole Lane and then left onto Bozo Lane, but the lady from the City of Charleston said to turn right on Bozo Lane. Either way, look for the City’s signs and turn right before you get to Main Road.

Link to Mapquest Directions

Link to PDF Map from the City of Charleston

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Reminder: Our next game is on Monday (July 16th) against R&R

Reminder: Our next game will be against RRR&H at the John's Island Complex on Monday, July 16th, 2007. We've had almost two weeks off now, so if any of you would like to practice this weekend, I am available. Please e-mail me if you can make the game on Monday.

I'll post directions to the ball-park on Monday.
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The Machine Drops A Heart-Breaker

There's "good news and bad news" The bad news is the Machine lost a heart-breaker to Nex-P with a final score of 8-9 tonight. The good news is that this is the last time this season we have to see the Navy Base (see photo courtesy of J. Trabert)

A Pitcher's Duel
It may have been for sympathy, but when JET was fanned, somehow, Jay-Bird was as well. The Machine had a chance to bring up a couple of rookie law clerks from Double-A, Boo Moore and Jeff Little who did the best they could having not been properly introduced to the high-level of play at the Navy Base. The Machine did finally get the wheels moving in the 6th-inning, scoring 6-runs to come back from a 8-2 deficit, but the top of the order was held to just one hit (by Mr. Dependable) and Nex-P, won the game.
Go Mighty McNair!

Mr. Dependable's Favorite Line

There wasn't much hitting to brag about against Nex-P, but Mr. Dependable was of course, "Dependable" crushing the ball down the third-base line. Captain Trabert made the remark in a post-game interview that while coaching third-base he could hear the ball whizzing by him and the blown chalk (see photo) tells the tale. Keep it up Mr. Dependable!

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Reminder Game on Wednesday vs. Nexsen, Pruet

Reminder: We have our final game at the Navy Base on Wednesday, June 27th @ 6:30 PM against Nexsen, Pruet. Please let me know if you can make it.

After losing last week to Pierce, Hearns 17-11, the Machine's record is currently 2-2 (.500)

Photo courtesy of Military Free Pages. Mighty McNair!

Reminder Game Tomorrow Night @ the Navy Base

Reminder: We have a game tomorrow night against Pierce, Hearns at the Navy Base (6:30 PM). Please let me know if you can make it to the game.

Stats:
The Machine is 1-1 (all-time) against Pierce, Hearns. In the first meeting between the two teams, Pierce squeezed out a win 14-13. But the Machine came back last season with a 30-17 blow-out win last season against Pierce.

(Photo courtesy of JET)

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Schedule & Results: The Machine is now 2-1

1. 5/24-vs. Haynesworth-Win-Johnson-Hagood (36-19)
   
2. 6/4-vs. Public Defenders-Win-Navy Base (20-11)
   
3. 6/11-vs. Finkel & Altman-Loss-Navy Base (18-7)
   
4. Tuesday, June 19 vs Pierce, Hearns-Navy Base
   
5. Wednesday, June 27 vs Nexsen, Pruet-Navy Base
   
6. Tuesday, July 3 vs Parker/Carlock-John's Island 2
   
7. Monday, July 16 vs Rosen-John's Island 1
   
8. Monday, July 23 vs Solicitors-John's Island 2
   
9. Tuesday, July 31 vs Young Clement-John's Island 1
   
10. Tuesday, August 7 vs Usual Suspects-John's Island 2

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Jay-Bird Named Player of the Week!

After receiving a warm-welcome from the Flaming Fabers of Finkel, Jay-Bird pitched for 6 1/3rd -innings and had two hits, 1-double and 2-RBIs-scoring 1-run. Picture of Brad (on left) and Jay (on right) courtesy of J. Trabert.

Great job Jay!

McNair drops first game of the season

The Machine came screeching to a halt last night at the Navy base losing their first game of the season to the Fighting Fabers of Finkel 7-18.The series between the two teams is now even at 1-1. (Photo compliments of JET)

Re-Cap:
The game was a text-book pitcher’s duel until the 4th inning as McNair scored once in the first inning on an RBI-single by Capers and F-Cubed finally scored one to tie the game in the 3rd inning. McNair scored two-runs in the 4th inning on an RBI-single by “Baby-Face” Bolden and an RBI-single (reached 2nd base on an error) by JET. F-Cubed would answer with 5-runs in the bottom of the 4th as Ryan, Brian, Ed, & Trip (Oh My!) rounded the bases.

In the 5th inning, the Machine had 3-up, 3-down as Finkel pulled away scoring 7-runs in the bottom of the inning. McNair would add 2 more runs in the top of the 6th as Jay-Bird hit a two-RBI, double. Things looked promising as Bolden reached first but JET would ground out to end the inning. Finkel added 5 more runs in the bottom of the 6th. Turner hit his second-single of the night in the top of the 7th; Cody hit his first RBI-Triple (scored as a single) of the Season bringing home the Afterburner and Rosie would repay the favor knocking in Cody from third.

Dug-Out:
“It was definitely a humbling experience, we made small mistakes that cost us big tonight” said Machine’s Coach Trabert. He continued, “I know the Finklers were out for blood, but we still just did not hit the ball.” When asked about Big Daddy Joel not being in the line-up, Trabert responded, “Joel will be on the D. L. for a while, I will let him decide when he wants to come back. He was missed in the line-up tonight, but the fact remains this is a team effort, it’s not just one person out there (jokingly) although, I am sure Jay-Bird would beg to differ-he (Jay-Bird) was definitely our work horse tonight." The Machine’s GM and Owner, Tom McTighbrenner commented simply (about the game) to the AP, “This was an opportunity for improvement”. No doubt, shake it off McNair!

Next Game:
The Machine will return to the Navy Base next Tuesday (June 19th) to face Pierce, Hearns.

Go Mighty McNair!

Reminder: Game Tonight Against Finkel @ the Navy Base!

McNair returns to the Navy Base tonight to face the lone sailor, Finkel (Altman is no longer associated with their team) at 6:30 pm. The Machine is 1-0 all-time against Finkel, scratching out a 15-13 win over F&A last season. (Photo courtesy of the National Archives)

Stats:
McNair is currently one of four unbeaten teams in the league: Buist-Moore, McNair, Rosen and the Solicitors. McNair has scored 56 runs and allowed 30 (+26) in the first two games.

Finkel is ranked 7th with a 1-1 record. They have allowed 25-points against and scored 22-points this season losing to Nexsen, Pruet 18-14 and beating Parker/Carlock by 1 (8-7). Go Mighty McNair!

The Machines' guns were blazing against the Public Defenders last night!

McNair improved to 2-0 for the season, defeating the Public Defenders 20-11 last night at the Navy Base. Congratulations to the team for another well deserved win!

The Machine will return to the Navy Base next Monday to face Finkel. Please drop me a line if you can make the game!

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2007 Softball Schedule and Results: The Machine is currently 2-0

1. 5/24-vs. Haynesworth-Win-Johnson-Hagood (36-19)



2. June 4-vs. Public Defenders-Win-Navy Base (20-11)



3. Monday, June 11 vs Finkel & Altman-Navy Base



4. Tuesday, June 19 vs Pierce, Hearns-Navy Base



5. Wednesday, June 27 vs Nexsen, Pruet-Navy Base



6. Tuesday, July 3 vs Parker/Carlock-John's Island 2



7. Monday, July 16 vs Rosen-John's Island 1



8. Monday, July 23 vs Solicitors-John's Island 2



9. Tuesday, July 31 vs Young Clement-John's Island 1



10. Tuesday, August 7 vs Usual Suspects-John's Island 2
    
    

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Current Standings

McNair is currently 1-0 w/ 2 points in the league, placing us 3rd in the league. The Machine's win over Hanysworth was the largest margin and the most points allowed in the league for the first two weeks of the season.

Current League Standings:

1. Buist-Moore...2-0 (4-pts)
2. Nelson-Motors...2-0 (4-pts)
3. McNair...1-0 (2-pts) won first game 36-19
4. Nexsen-Pruet...1-0 (2-pts) won first game 18-14
5. Public Defenders...1-0 (2-pts) won first game 19-14

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Our Next Game is Monday, June 4th Against the Public Defenders!

Our next game will be against the Public Defenders on Monday, June 4th (6:30 PM) at the Navy Base. Please send me a message if you can make it!

McNair is 3-0 all-time against the Defenders, but the PD are 1-0 this season having won this week 19-14.

Directions
To Academic Magnet H.S. (Old Naval Base)
· Take I-26 West and take the first Cosgrove Exit (Exit 216B)
· Stay on Cosgrove and follow it for 1.1 miles (you will go through three stop lights: Azalea Road, Rivers Avenue, and Spruill Avenue)
· After you cross Spruill Ave, you will go over Railroad tracks, continue until you reach the stop sign.
· Turn left onto Avenue E (You will see the old shipyard parking lot on your right) Follow Avenue E until you reach a stop sign.
· Turn right at the Stop sign onto MacMillian Avenue (a.k.a. 3rd Street). Follow MacMillian Ave and go through the security gate until you reach the traffic light.
· Turn right at the light onto Hobson Avenue (a.k.a. C Avenue) Continue on Hobson Avenue for about .4 miles.
· You will cross over railroad tracks and after the curve in the road, turn right and enter the opening in the chain link fence.
· You will see a sign that reads: Academic Magnet High School, the building will be on your left.

The softball field is the second on the left as you drive down the road. (Click here for directions from Google)



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Today is Bucky and Alec's last day with the Firm!

Bucky and Alec are leaving the Firm to pursue their law degrees in Vermont. We wish them and Mr. Whiskers well.

The Short-Porch in Left-Field at Johnson-Hagood Stadium

As you all know, the league only permits three home-runs in one game, but the Machine worked the short-porch in left field at the Johnson-Hagood Stadium. From a spectator’s viewpoint, the left field wall (Dixon’s Corner) played like the Green Monster at Fenway Park. Rosen and Joel played balls off the wall just like Manny Ramirez does in Boston.

The following is a list of Machine hitters who hit it out of the park (only the first three homers hit by Bucky, Jay-Bird and Brett) counted, but our hitters deserve the recognition. Special note: after a brief battle with Jay-Bird, Buck-Nasty hit the longest single in McNair Softball History!

The Short-Porch List:

• Buck Nasty


• “Mr. Dependable”-Brett Bluestein


• Michael “the Hammer” Scarafile (Honestly, I didn’t’ see that one happening)


• Jay-Bird


• John-E-Rosen


• Big Daddy Warren

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McNair Wins First Game of the Season!

The Machine rolled over Haynesworth last night 36-19! I’ll post a recap about this over the weekend: everyone hit well, got to play and had fun to score the most runs in MLF softball history! Keep up the momentum McNair!

I e-mailed the score to Seekings this morning and he wanted to know if HSB wore their gloves.

Joan brought cookies to celebrate the win! Enjoy!

Our next game is against the Public Defenders, Monday, June 4th at the Navy Base-6:30 PM. Go Mighty McNair! (Photo courtesy of J. Trabert)

New Rules from Don and Mike!

We are off and running (some teams more than others!). A few
things--remember that each team must field 5 lawyers (law clerks/law students
count), there is a three home run limit only if you play on a fenced field
"inside the park" home runs do not count even if the ball rolls for eternity,
which it might do on some fields. Also--NEW RULE (which has actually been in
effect before)--each team (when playing defense) can designate one
intentional walk at any time during the game. Only 1, and only by the team
in the field. If you have any questions about this rule please let me
know. Make sure you use conforming bats and balls and have fun! MSS

Game Reminder-Thursday, May 24th first start of the season!

McNair will face Haynesworth on Thursday, 6:30 PM, at Johnson-Hagood Stadium (the Citadel’s football stadium) in our first game of the season. I am not sure what they have set-up inside but all we need is the 60’ between the bases and close to 200’ for the fence for the softball field dimensions.

I will be putting a roster together in the next day or so please send me an e-mail if you can play on Thursday.

Directions: The entrance to the stadium is through Gate 19 which is on the east side (visitor’s side) of the stadium. If you drive down Congress St. and take a right after the tennis courts there is plenty of parking. Seekings ask that we do not go up into the new stands.

Click here for directions from Google Maps: From the office take Calhoun to Lockwood Dr. Continue on Lockwood Drive (heading towards the Joe). Lockwood turns slightly right (in front of the Joe) becoming Fishburne Street. Turn left at your next light onto Hagood Ave. The Stadium will be on your right. Go to stop sign, turn right onto Congress Street. The tennis courts will be on your right. Turn immediately after the tennis courts for parking.

(Photo compliments of J. Trabert)

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Special Instructions for playing at Johnson-Hagood Stadium

When playing at Johnson-Hagood Stadium, Commissioner Seekings ask that we do not go up into the new stands.

Photo courtesy of Jim Trabert

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FW: 2007 Softball Schedule

Date Home Team Away Team Location Day Time
5/24/07 Haynsworth v. McNair Johnson Hagood Thurs 6:30 PM
6/4/07 Public Def. v. McNair Naval Base Mon 6:30 PM
6/11/07 McNair v. Finkel Naval Base Mon 6:30 PM
6/19/07 McNair v. Pierce, Herns Naval Base Tues 6:30 PM
6/27/07 McNair v. Nexsen, Pruet Naval Base Wed 6:30 PM
7/3/07 McNair v. Parker/Carlock Johns Island 2 Tues 6:30 PM
7/16/07 Rosen v. McNair Johns Island 1 Mon 6:30 PM
7/23/07 Solicitors v. McNair Johns Island 2 Mon 6:30 PM
7/31/07 Young, Clement v. McNair Johns Island 1 Tues 6:30 PM
8/7/07 McNair v. Usual Suspects Johns Island 2 Tues 6:30 PM

Info also at http://www.softballsmart.com/League/GameSchedule.aspx
Photo of Fenway Line-up courtesy of J. Trabert

The Season 5 is upon us!

As you all know, we were not quite sure if we would have a law league softball season this year due to issues with the City’s softball fields. Fortunately, Mike Seekings, Mark B-burg and Bruce DuRant arranged for our league to play at the Citadel’s two-fields: a practice field and the old Rainbow’s Stadium (aka College Park) this year.

The season should begin the 21st of this month. I am trying to set up a scrimmage with Barnwell-Whaley before the season begins-We are shooting for next Wednesday or Thursday. Go Mighty McNair!

Joel and Brad agree to contract extensions for the 2007 Season

Contract negotiations are not complete, but Joel Warren and Brad Hiers have agreed on principle to return for the Machine next season.

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