ECSA Open Division NewsFlash
ECSA Happy Hour
This week's ECSA Happy Hour is at the Bottleneck Lounge from 5 to 8PM.
Bottleneck Lounge
www.bottlenecklounge.com
2328 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112-5417
(206) 323-1098
ECSA Post Game Social
This week's ECSA Post Game Social will be held at The Eagle and The Elite
Seattle Eagle Tavern
www.seattleeagle.com
314 East Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98122-3610
(206) 621-7591
Elite
1520 East Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98122-2130
(206) 860-0999
Team and Player of the Week
Last week's C Division Team of the Week was the Squadron.
"Congratulations to Squadron for starting at 2-0"
Other C Division team nominations include Sin.
Last week's C Division Player of the Week was Justin Siebert of the Seawolves.
"In two games (with 7 or 8 at bats) Justin bat 1000 and also have 5 home runs!!!! In 5 years with ECSA I've never seen that before and this is his first season playing C ball!"
"I nominate Justin Siebert of the Seawolves for player of the week. He had an impressive opening day as a new C player moving up from D division. He managed to hit an impressivce 5 and 6 record with 5 HOME RUNS including 13 RBIs. Hats off to you Justin way to set the bar! We're excited to see what the rest of the season brings."
Other C Division player nominations include Scott Martin.
The D Division Team of the Week was Stealth.
"The Stealth had a great opening day, and I hope they continue that as a trend throughout the rest of the season. While they did quite the number to my team, they won with humility, and refrained from a boastful win. I believe that humility is vital to the league, and feel they have earned Team of the Week for their combined wins and grace in winning them. And their short stop is amazing."
There were no other D Division team nominations
Last week's D Division Player of the Week was Brian Sykes of the Throttle.
"The Seattle Throttle had a rough opening day, to say the least. That being said, Bryan Sykes, pitcher for the Seattle Throttle, had an amazing day. He showed the other teams that you don't hit a line drive towards our pitcher (his glove is fast as a hockey goalie), or a grounder in his vicinity (he'll field it and accurately throw to the correct play base), and be ready to swing, because Wanda will pitch it well. And if you are going to play left field, back the eff up when Ms. Sykes comes to the plate. Two standing home runs, with deep hits into left field (one during the Saints game, one during the Stealth game), and Lord knows that Sykes can run those bases. Bryan showed us all what focusing on the task at hand, keeping your head in the game, and not letting the score get you down can do, and for this, I believe he has very well earned Player of the Week."
"I would like to nominate Bryan Sykes. He pitched two great games against the Saints and the Stealth. He struck out 3 players. He caught two balls that were hit right him and he had two infield home runs. This kid is unstoppable!"
Other D division player nominees included TJ Farley.
Emerald City Classic
The list of teams playing in this years Emerald City Classic is growing. This week we've added another C Division team - the Rough Trade from Los Angeles. That brings the list of teams from out of State to (8). (4) from San Francisco, (3) from Los Angeles and (1) from Vancouver BC. The ECC team total is now 22 which includes several of you ECSA teams. Visit the website for a complete list of teams: http://emeraldcitysoftball.org/ecc/. Get your ECC entries in early to ensure your spot in the tournament. Remember the team entry fee is only $50. Contact Frank Pichinini if you have any ECC questions: fdp223@gmail,com.
Practice Saturdays
The league has reserved Saturdays at North Seatac for rainouts, however they are available for team practices when the league does not play. Cost is $10/hour. Contact the league secretary to reserve.
Lost and Found
If you lost something or found something at the fields, please let the league secretary know at secretary@seattlegaysoftball.com.
April Upcoming Events
April 16, 5PM
Friday Happy Hour at The Bottleneck Lounge
April 18
Post Game Social at The Eagle and The Elite
April 23, 5PM
Friday Happy Hour at Bar Myx
April 25
Post Game Social at R-Place
April 30, 5PM
Friday Happy Hour at The Lookout
May Upcoming Events
May 22, 4PM, R-Place
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Joshua Wojcik
ECSA Open Division Secretary