OT: The Next Generation: The Playoffs

by drewishdrewid on Jul 1, 2009 9:38 PM CDT

Game One: Brewers 7, Cubs 3

The Brewers beat the Cubs in the first round of the playoffs 7-3, scoring four runs in the first inning and three in the third. The Cubs were hampered by bad baserunning decisions, not plating their first run till the fourth inning. Max went 0-2, both strikeouts, and played two innings in right field.

The Brewers on the bench.

Max squares for the bunt.

Coach talks to the team after the victory.

Game Two: Dodgers 6, Brewers 5

The Brewers lost a close game 6-5 to the Dodgers to end their chances at a Mustang League Championship. It came down to defense execution, with two Brewers errors giving away too many free runs. The Brewers almost came back in the top of the 5th, scoring one and having the tying run on third, but to no avail. Max went 0-1 with a K and a walk, and played two innings in right field.

Max at first base after walking.

Game Three: Brewers 6, Red-Sox 5

The Westdale Brewers took third place in the League Championships with a walk-off win in the bottom of the 7th inning, beating the Westdale Red-Sox 6-5. The Brewers struck early in the game, scoring three runs in the bottom of the first, only to be tied in the top of the fourth. They scored two more runs in the bottom of the fourth, but gave up two more in the top of the sixth. The Red-Sox reliever was wild, and gave up two hits and two walks, walking in the winning run.

Max played two innings in right field, and went 0-1, with a K, and a walk. He stole third base and scored a run.

The Brewers were presented with 3rd Place Trophies after the game, and then went out for pizza and ice-cream.

Coach settles his players before their final game of the season.

Max in right field.

Max steals third base.

Max receives his third-place trophy.

Which may or may not have been as good as the cheese fries.

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Man

Cheese fries are good. Anyway, congratulations to Max and the Brewers.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 1, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions

I love these posts, they embody the pure fun of the sport.

I love the one of the 3rd baseman getting one in the kisser as Max steals third – classic.

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 1, 2009 10:46 PM CDT reply actions

that's possibly

the best in-action shot I have of Max for the entire season, and it came in his last at bat in the last game. The 3b said the ball hit his hat, but not his face. I dunno. :D

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 1, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm going to miss these snapshots

I’ll be looking forward to bascketball season

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on Jul 2, 2009 7:47 AM CDT reply actions

congrats, Max! and thanks, Drew!

I’m very impressed with Max’s un-Theriot skills in stealing

by Emelie on Jul 2, 2009 9:16 AM CDT reply actions

Congrats to Max and the Westdale Brewers!

I hope that’s the first of many trophies. Do you have Max’s final stats for the season?

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by daver on Jul 2, 2009 10:09 AM CDT reply actions

I didn't roll up his

post-season stats — he went 0-4, with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored, I think. His end of season stats are at the bottom of the last post. but here they are again.

Batting
Avg 0.111
OBP 0.250
SLG 0.370
OBP+ 0.620
3 RBI
5 Runs
SB – 3/4
6 walks
13 Ks
2 Sac Bunts

Pitching
ERA 13.514
1 walk issued
2 SB
1 K
1 HB

The second game was brutal. We had them down by two runs in the bottom of the fifth, with two outs and two on. The kid hit a grounder to short, and the second baseman didn’t cover the bag, so the throw to first was late, and our first-baseman dropped the ball. Our pitcher got really upset — beat herself, frankly — and lobbed one over the plate for a triple.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Ah, OK. I think I missed the post before this one.

Thanks! I’m sure Max will build on those numbers next season.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by daver on Jul 2, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions

hope so.

I’m looking for clinics in the near west suburbs for him to go play at.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions

Congrats to Max

and I guess it is only fitting that the Cubs cant get a win in the Playoffs there also

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Jul 2, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions

Tim!

you’re back!

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions

i have posted a few times

but am in a battle with health issues, so I have not been as active as I would like. I have to take my blood pressure daily, and I learned NOT to do so during a Cubs game, WOW it skewed my daily average

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Jul 3, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions

Sorry to hear it.

Hope you feel better soon.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by daver on Jul 3, 2009 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Game 2

In the score line, you have the Dodgers beating the Cubs, not the Brewers. Just got used to writing that?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 12:14 AM CDT reply actions

haha

I never noticed that. Nice catch.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 3, 2009 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions

yeah, that's probably it.

I labeled a bunch of photo folders Cubs too.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

Drew,

watch Max’s fingers on the bunt, he shouldn’t put his fingers around the bat, he might break them

I’ve enjoyed the posts throughout the year.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jul 3, 2009 11:51 AM CDT reply actions

we've talked about that.

they were well down the barrel. At some point, experience is going to have to teach him, if he won’t listen. But thanks for the reminder! :D

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Thank God these posts are done.

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 2:45 PM CDT reply actions

I hope he posts a weekly update

on the off season training for Max

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Jul 3, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions

That would be incredibly...

bizarre/creepy/weird if he did.

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions

I know!

This way, I can STAY IN FRONT OF MY COMPUTER ALL THE TIME, and make sure that you don’t violate the site rules. Cause I KNOW that’s what you love the most.

If you don’t like it, DON’T READ IT. Sound familiar?

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Good Lord you've got issues, man.

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Right.

I’m the one with issues. Makes perfect sense. o.0

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions

On this, I happen to agree with Drew.

You don’t have to read it. It is labeled “off topic”. Some people here like these posts. If you don’t, just go to a different one. Pretty easy, I think.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Jul 3, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions

You don't have to read it but the title

is a little misleading. I have clicked on this topic like 3 times (since it’s in the rec section) thinking this was about the minor leagues or something.

It doens’t bother me to read it, but I could see some getting a little annoyed.

I personally wouldn’t put my kids name, picture and location on a public website read by thousands, but that’s not my business. It’s obvious he’s just proud of his kid.

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jul 4, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions