BASEBALL FOR SATURDAY MARCH 31

Its hard to believe we're already at the week before Semana Santa and the last week of baseball before we take a week off. The season is coming along nicely I reckon.

- First a few thanks: Thanks to everyone for not eating anywhere outside the baseball seating area. Its very important that we continue to keep the area clean. Thanks to the coaches and parents helping out with keeping the competition at a friendly level. And a big THANKS to Roland for helping with the umpiring duties.

- We're going to raise the bar a little on the field going forward. This means in Coach Pitch we'll stick to the pitch count of 7 hitable pitches per batter, and no physically 'helping' the runners as they round the bases. In Machine Pitch we're going to increase the pitch speed a little. It will mean a few less hits and runs for a while but no doubt the kids will adapt quickly and raise their game to a new level.

- Lastly I know this is Semana Santa and many of you will be traveling. Those that are around please don't forget that there is baseball this Saturday the 31st. If you're playing in the 2nd or 3rd games for your level you may want to come out early (or stay later) just in case the earlier/later game doesn't have enough players. And on that note here's the schedule...

10:00 Tee Ball Angels vs Braves

10:00 Coach Pitch Mets vs Reds

11:00 Coach Pitch Mariners vs Yankees

12:30 Coach Pitch Orioles vs Blue Jays

14:00 Machine Pitch Marlins vs Rockies

15:30 Machine Pitch Nationals vs Rangers

17:00 Senior Kid Pitch Padres vs Diamondbacks

And thats it. Hope to see as many people as possible this Saturday...