Bullets Baseball

Welcome to the Bullet's Baseball Blog.
Our team is made up of 14 talented young baseball players.
We are managed by Coach Russ, along with the help of many assistant coaches that happen to be our players' dads, uncles, grandfathers, and occasionaly even moms.
Our priority for our team... is to LEARN the game of baseball, the fundamentals, teamwork, and of course to have fun.
This blog is meant for encouragement and enjoyment of all our players and their families and fans.
Please feel free to leave comments for the players to read....


Please remember to BE POSITIVE and leave NO negative comments.

I reserve the right to block and remove any comments I feel are damaging or unproductive to our team.
Enjoy the blog
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Saturday, July 10, 2010

Bullets Celebrate the End of Baseball Season



The Bullet's Baseball Season has come to an end. Although we can't boast about a season full of wins...we can boast about a great group of boys. A group of boys who have come together as a team.
We can boast about our manager, Russell, and about Coach Benny. They have dedicated so much time and energy into the team.
We can boast about our parents/fans. The team has always had the BEST support.

AND...we can boast about having the BEST end of the season party ever!!!
Of course that is totally due to the BEST Team MOM- Becki .
She planned a great party with tons of WONDERFUL food (all prepared by Becki),
(Benny assisted on the grill...)

The boys had a great time...and I think the parents did too!!!

The day was full of swimming, wiffleball, washers, horse-shoes, ladder ball, FOOD, FUN, Trophies, Books with personal dedications, goodie bags and posters.

Everyone went home...a little tired, a little sun burnt, a little over fed, and a little sad that the season is over. All we can do is look forward to next season,
Practice in the off season and prepare for another year as a BULLET....

Thanks again to EVERYONE who made this season so much fun.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Moments from the All-Star Game

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The All-Star Game was lots of fun. Although only 4 of our players could represent the Bullets... they represented well. Each boy got hits and made it to the bases.
Plays were made at home, first, second and on the mound..
Thanks to the Bullets players...for playing hard and making things happen.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

The Bullets.


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These are the photos from the last game. Sorry there are not very many...and they are not my best work. Just like the team...I had an off game...

Don't worry Bullets.... we have another chance to play on Thursday. We can play hard and beat this team. Boys , we have to work on our throws. The over-throws are hurting our game.

GO BULLETS

Monday, June 7, 2010

Henderson Days Games



Quote of the Game: From Coach Jason...
"Run boy, this ain't no jog-a-thon"
it made me laugh!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Bullets Never Give Up


If slide show does not play on it's own-click on Picnik show -Bullets 6-1-10



The Bullets finally had the chance to play ball. The weather cooperated, and the team was ready for a battle. The bullets have had a hard time lately keeping a positive attitude but Coach Russell keeps reminding them that we can be winners.

It was a tough game with some tough plays and some tough calls....but the team showed spirit. The players stayed positive and played hard up until the last out. This is the FIRST game that our players did not have a defeated attitude. The final score may not have shown the positive attitude...but the coaches and the fans sure enjoyed watching the boys fight to the finish.

Remember Bullets...you can always walk away with your heads held high...if you NEVER GIVE UP!

Go Bullets!!!!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Coach



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Friday, April 23, 2010

Bullets -vs- Defenders




The Bullets were ready for a rematch. They came with gloves in hand and game faces on. The players knew they had a battle ahead of them.
The Defenders are a tough team who hit hard and run fast....but we were going to give them a run for their money...

Highlights:
Inning 1: Defenders were up to bat first.
Austin was our pitcher and Chuckie was behind home plate .
Chuckie defended home plate with a tag OUT on an overthrown pitch.
Austin struck out the next batter for OUT #2.
3rd OUT at 1st by Jason Jr.

Jason Jr. walks, then steals 2nd and 3rd bases
Jake walks, steals second
Remy hits a single, Jason Jr. and Jake SCORE
Remy steals 2nd
Josh hits a single, Remy steals 3rd
Layton hits a pop fly -gets a double. Remy SCORES
BULLETS LEAD WITH A SCORE OF 3-2

Inning 2 : Austin pitches - strikes OUT 2
walks 1
Strikes OUT 1 more

Nicky up to bat- walks, steals 2nd , steals 3rd, tagged out at home with a collision with the catcher
Patrick- Pop fly to 2nd base.

Inning 3 : Defenders hit a ground ball to 3rd, Josh threw to 1st.
Pop fly hit to Austin on the pitcher's mound- OUT
3rd OUT at second by Remy

Avery up to bat: walks, steals 2nd, steals 3rd, steals Home - SCORE
Jason Jr. hits a single, steals 2nd, steals 3rd, steals home - SCORE
Jake hits a double, steals 3rd
Remy hits a single

BULLETS Lead 5-4

Inning 4: Austin strikes out 2 batters- 2 OUTS
Batter hits to the pitcher, Austin throws to 3rd
Josh tags runner OUT at 3rd

Josh up to bat: hits a single, steals 2nd, steals 3rd
Layton walks, steals 2nd, steals 3rd
Tyler hits a single- Umpire calls it fair- EVERYONE disputes it as foul.

Inning 5 : Single hit to 2nd- Remy stopped ball and threw to 1st
Jason JR. in Pitching position
Chuckie tags runner at home
Defenders hit a triple to left field - Nice Throw by Preston- kept the
Defenders from a Home run. 2 runs score for the Defenders.

Defenders lead 9-5

Inning 6: Jason Jr. pitches to the Defenders- striking out 2 batters-2 OUTS
Jake tags OUT runner at 2nd
Defenders score 2 runs

Patrick hits a single
Avery walks, steals 2nd, steals 3rd, steals home- SCORE
Chuckie hits a single, steals 2nd,
Travis hits a single, Chuckie SCORES
Travis steals 2nd, 3rd, and home on an overthrow- SCORE
Jason Jr. walks, steals 2nd, steals 3rd, and home - SCORE
Jake walks, steals 2nd and 3rd
Remy hits a single, Jake SCORES


FINAL SCORE: DEFENDERS 11- BULLETS 10

It was a close game and a disappointing loss. The boys played hard and deserved a win. Keep up the hard work.... and remember. NEVER GIVE UP!

We will beat them next time....GO BULLETS!


A thank you to all the family and friends who support the Bullets. The boys play hard and deserve our support. Thank you for remembering the BULLETS RUN JAR. This game raised an additional $30.00+. Keep "changing up" for the Bullets!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Bullets -vs-Lightning-- 4-15-10

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The Bullets showed up ready for a fight. The boys knew this team had a reputation of being "tough"..but we were ready to PLAY BALL!

Game Highlights..

Inning 1:
top: Lightning up to bat:
Pop fly to short-Jake caught pop for 1st OUT
Ground ball to 2nd-safe at 1st
Fly ball to LF-
single to 3rd base
Ground ball to Jason Jr(pitcher)-throws to 1st(Layton)- 2nd OUT
bottom: Patrick up to bat: walk, steals 2nd
Travis hits double-steals 3rd
Jake hits single, steals 2nd
Josh hits double, steals 3rd
Nicky hits a double
Remy walks, steals 2nd
Tyler hits single to short.
Inning 2:
Chuckie hits a single to short
Avery walks- steals 2nd & 3rd
Jason Jr. walks- steals 2nd

Inning 3:Jake catches low line drive to short- shocked everyone
Travis walk- steals 2nd and 3rd

Inning 4: ground out to 2nd
Josh-walk-steals 2nd, steals 3rd
Nicky- walk. Steals 2nd
Tyler-single to first
Inning 5: Preston hits a single
Chuckie walks-steals 2nd, scores on an overthrow
Jason Jr. walk- steals 2nd & 3rd

The boys played hard and are learning important lessons in the sport of baseball.
For the first time- we heard the boys talking to each other. Encouraging each other, giving instructions as to which base was the force... and calling "Hold the ball". The overthrows were minimal this game...and the boys are gaining confidence in their base stealing. I know the score ( 20-6) is discouraging, but I believe we are gaining ground. The boys are figuring out the game.

Way to go Bullets...you played hard, and you did not give up.

That is what makes a

BASEBALL PLAYER!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

The Bullets -vs- The Defenders 4-12-10

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Another exciting evening at the ball park. The Bullets Baseball team came to play. We were hoping to come back from a disappointing loss of 14-7 to Chuck's Boots. The boys came with good attitudes and good intentions. Unfortunately that just wasn't enough.
The Defenders won with a score of 17-6.

Here is an attempt at the Highlights of the game:
(Remember- this is NOT a play-by-play account- just an attempt at the HIGHLIGHTS)

Inning 1:
Josh started out as the pitcher- Nicky backed him up as his catcher.

Inning 2 :
Avery up to bat- walk -
Remy up to bat- walk
Avery- now on 2nd- steals 3rd
Remy steals 2nd
Tyler hits a single to Right field- 2 runs scored !!!!
Tyler steals 2nd
Patrick single to Right Field
Tyler to 3rd base
Chuckie walks


Inning 3:
Ausin up to pitch.
Avery leaves the field for RR break
Jake catches pop fly to short for 1st out
Tag out at home by Nicky- 2nd out
Jason walk- steals 2nd, steals 3rd
Jake hits a single to short, steals 2nd
Jason thrown out at home.
Layton up to bat- walk
Josh single to short- runners advance
Collin up to bat- walk
Runners advance- Jake SCORES!
Avery up to bat- walk
Layton Scores ! Runners Advance
Josh scores on a passed ball- Runners Advance

Inning 4:
Nicky- up to bat- walked- stole 2nd base
Tyler up to bat- pop fly -out
Patrick- line drive- to 2nd

Inning 5 :
Chuckie up as pitcher
Austin up to bat- walk- stole 2nd, stole 3rd
Travis- up to bat- walk
Jake up to bat- ground hit to short
Austin Scores !
Travis steals 3rd, Jake steals 2nd

Final Score: 17-6

The boys played hard, but will work on learning when to hold the ball and when/where to throw the ball. Over-throws are our enemy.... and another thing to work on.

GOOD NEWS: RUN JAR: The run jar collected : $48.34 this game.
Thank you to all who changed up.... it adds up!

Great News: There is always another game...and another chance to hit,run and SCORE!
LETS GO BULLETS !!!!


Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Introducing: The Bullets Baseball Team


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Welcome to the first post on the "Bullets-Baseball" Blog. This blog is designed with one thing in mind....A living memory of our boys and the spring of 2010- the baseball season. The blog will be updated as often as possible, and will give the boys and their families a chance to re-live the action. Family and friends are encouraged to leave comments for the boys....to support the team. The blog is a "work in progress",things may change often, so be sure to:
1. Become a 'Follower" of the blog
2. Bookmark the blog on your computer...so you can check it often.
3. Invite family to follow the blog. It is a great way to share the season with out of town relatives.

Thanks to all the players, we love you watch you play. Thanks to all the parents for your support
of "The Bullets".
Go Bullets ! Play Ball!