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There are no scores or recaps for 2013, ‘14 or ‘15, not sure why because fun was had.

There are no scores or recaps for 2017-2021 because I wasn’t playing. I had an arm injury at the end of 2016, I sat out 2017 then my daughter came along in 2018, I didn’t play again until March of 2022. I got pickup baseball rolling again in March of 2024.

Ballers 5

Park Bums 7

Big Rec - Graham, SF

Back Row, L-R: Keith Roban, Jacob, Travis, Erik, Phil, Premel, Matt, Robert, Cary

Middle, Far Left: Jaime

Front Row, L-R: Arthur, Daniel, John, Walter, Chris, Aaron

Ballers 2

Park Bums 11

Balboa - Sunberg, SF

The weather this week at Balboa was spectacular.  Pure blue skies, no wind and 60F or so.

Commissioner Roban did an excellent job picking teams for the March 1 game.  That game was an 8-7 final with the tying run on 2nd base in the bottom of the last inning.  The March 8 game?  Not really.  The Park Bums curb stomped the Ballers 11-2.  In his defense there were some late editions and a number of new players he hadn’t seen before.

The Ballers probably should have made a pitching change earlier in the game but didn’t.  The bulk of the Park Bums scoring was in the 3rd when they plated 7 runs.

There weren’t any spectacular defensive plays and no real hard hit balls, maybe one extra base hit.  There was some effective pitching, for the Bums the entire game and occasionally for the Ballers, but nobody really dominated.  The Ballers frequently had runners on but failed to cash in except on 2 occasions.

Speaking of those 2 occasions, if I’m not mistaken Walter M. drove in both of the Ballers’ runs.

One of the few memorable plays was a partially fossilized fat guy ripped a ground ball up the middle to CF but due to extreme slowness, lethargy and blubberyness got thrown out at 1st base.  Embarrassing.  Stop slackin’ and do some wind sprints, MEat!!!

For the Park Bums, starter Brian J. went 7 strong innings, Matt I. finished with a solid 2 on the bump.

Not one of the better games but always a good time.  Ocean Ale House after the game was decent, though Connecticut Yankee might be a better option when playing at Balboa.

Ballers 8

Park Bums 7

Balboa - Sunberg, SF

Park Bums 18

Ballers 6

West Sunset, SF

The ballers left their gloves at home.

Park Bums 17

Ballers 13

Big Rec - Nealon, SF

A bit of a sloppy affair defensively, but there were some nice hits and some stellar glove work late in the game that sealed the deal for the Bums.

The game MVP was probably Travis W. 4 for 4, 2 doubles, 3 runs and some RBI. Ti D. was also studly on the day with his powerful bat and cannon behind the dish, (no exaggeration, he’s the real deal).

The weather was a bit cooler than the previous game but nice. Big Rec - Nealon was nicely manicured. Yet another great day of pickup ball and post-game refreshments.

Park Bums 10

Ballers 2

Big Rec - Nealon, SF

The star of the game was the weather. It was an absolutely beautiful day for baseball, especially after 4 weeks of rainouts. Yeah, yeah, we need the rain but we also need to get outside and get some fresh air and exercise. Today we got it, another great day of baseball.

Other than the commissioner showing up 45 minutes late, a first ever for which he felt great shame, the game was mostly well played with solid hitting and decent pitching.

Ballers 7

Park Bums 5

Big Rec - Nealon, SF

Another awesome/fabulous day of baseball. Well pitched and a lot of really good defense. A few blasts, 1 triple by newcomer Carlos Hidalgo, a few doubles, one by first timer Wes Mayne.

We had a throwing elbow injury. Ivan experience some elbow pain after throwing a pitch in about the 5th inning which ended his day. Hopefully he’s able to rehab it and play again soon. Update: I spoke to Ivan 12/18, he said his elbow is feeling much better. He’s ready to play but maybe not pitch.

Park Bums 14

Ballers 9

Big Rec - Nealon, SF

The game turned out pretty good.  We had a few first time players, that’s always cool.

It was a bit nippy at first pitch but after an inning or 2 it warmed up, the sun was shining and the grass dried.  Like always it was a fun game.  There were some really nice defensive plays and a few blasts by Aubrey M. and some other players, forgot who.

It was a close game but the Park Bums pulled away late, Bill D’s Ballers came up short.

Big Rec - Nealon, SF

Unfortunately it was a rainout. I’m gonna look into getting the baseball gods DFA’ed!!!

Park Bums ?

Ballers ?

Big Rec - Nealon, SF

Another great day of baseball. Nealon was again in fine shape and the weather was excellent.

I have no clue what the final score was but it’s safe to say everyone had fun. The game was a bit sloppy defensively and the pitching wasn’t quite as good as it was on the 10th, although the Park Bums featured a couple of young flame throwers to finish the game. I think one of the teams scored over 10 runs.

Ballers 5

Park Bums 4

Big Rec - Nealon, SF

What a great day for baseball. A week prior the weather was in doubt. A dry Saturday and partly cloudy skies on Sunday along with a very well-manicured Big Rec made for a fun day of baseball.

The star of 2024’s opening day was definitely Jaime Parra. Jaime started on the bump for the Ballers. He started and went 6 strong giving up 1 run. Jaime returned to the bump in the bottom of the 9th with the bases loaded and no outs and proceeded to slam the door shut in the Park Bums faces. He also made a great running catch to end the game. Jaime’s new spring/summer team is eagerly awaiting his BAMSBL debut on April 7.

Special guest was Jingfei Yang. A visitor from Singapore in town for work who just happened to have her baseball gear with her. Needless to say she had a wonderful time as well as a solid RBI single and some solid D. Thanks to the internet and this website Bay Area Pickup Baseball is truly an international organizaion. ;-)

The Park Bums and Ballers will do battle again March 17 when the Park Bums look to even their record against the powerful Ballers lineup.

Park Bums 5

Ballers 4

Big Rec - Nealon, SF

2B - Ben Amundson (2), Jim Cullen (1)

3B - Danny Rico (1)

HR - Erik Throm (1), Loren Myrow (1), Cesnae Crawford (1)

SB - Leon Alcantar (1), Dave Chilcote (1)

Errors - Ben Amundson (1), Gino Bertolozzi (1)

Pitchers Aubrey Moore 5.0644561

Pitchers Leon Alcantar 5.0652362

W: Aubrey Moore

L: Leon Alcantar

SV:

Field:  Big Rec - Nealon

Umpire:  Beau Hastings

The star of this game was Cesnae Crawford with his 3-run blast in the 3rd.

Overall it was a well played game. 

Park Bums - 13

Ballers       - 10

Moscone - Hennessy, SF

"I've been waiting 18 years to make this call!"

Overall a great day for baseball.

The Park Bums beat the Ballers 13-10.

In what was perhaps the only time anyone at the game had ever seen it, Rule 7.05 (C) was enforced, and at the most inopportune time - bases loaded!

With the bases loaded, the batter ripped a line drive about 10' directly over the head of the 2nd baseman, who shall remain nameless.  The 2nd baseman threw his glove up in the air and deflected the ball.  Harvey, an excellent ump in my opinion, ran out towards the mound and said, "I've been waiting 18 years to make this call!"  He awarded all 3 base runners home plate and the batter 3rd base.  It turned a blowout into a much more competitive game.

Ballers 2

Park Bums 7

West Sunset - SF

Park Bums 14

Ballers 6

West Sunset - SF

Park Bums 15

Ballers 10

West Sunset, Field #1, SF

Notables

Park Bums - Pedro Sanchez, 1-1, 3BB, 3Runs

Ballers - Mike Hughey, 2-3, 2Runs, DBL

Moscone - Hennessy, SF

Park Bums - 5

Ballers - 8

     WP-Loren Myrow

       LP-Keith Roban

       SV-Miles Nishioka

Big Wreck - Graham, SF

Park Bums - 6

Ballers - 5

Ballers Fan 13 Bums, Lose 6-5

The field at Big Wreck might have been sloppy but the weather was anything but. 

In a mostly well played game the Park Bums, still smarting from an 8-0 blanking at the hands of the Ballers, came out on top 6-5.  Ballers' rookie starter Micah Mitchell pitched well in 3 of his 4 innings of work but the 2nd inning included 2 walks, 3 hits, 1 HBP, an error and a WP-K which resulted in a 4-run frame.  The Ballers took a 5-4 lead in the 5th but the Bums tied it up in the top of the 6th off pitcher Keith Roban.  Dave "Chilly" Chilcote pitched well over the final 3 frames but allowed the go ahead and winning run in the 7th.

Pitching for the Park Bums was Loren Myrow, Mike Ford and Bill Durbrow.

Big Wreck - Nealon, SF

Ballers - 8

Park Bums - 0

Ballers Blank Bums 8-0!

In the first shutout in Bay Area Pickup Baseball history the Ballers' dominant pitching shutout the powerful Park Bums lineup.

On the bump for the Ballers was newcomer Stewart Merritt who set the tone for the Ballers.  The hard throwing Stewart pitched 3 or 4 scoreless innings with 3 or 4 k's and a couple of walks.  Stewdog also added a single at the plate and scored once.  The rest of the Ballers' pitching staff - Dennis Briskin, Loren Myrow and Bill Durbrow - also put up goose eggs for this 10 inning game.

For the Park Bums Rafael Ibarra blasted what appeared to be a sure triple but pulled up lame at 2nd.  We all hope Raffy makes a full recovery from whatever caused him to inexplicably stop at 2nd.  It was too bad too.  A wild pitch to the next batter got him to 3rd instead of scoring a run.  Unfortunately the batter eventually struck out for the second out and the following batter grounded out.  It was the Park Bums best chance to score but they weren't able to make it happen.

A special welcome to Shawna Bryant of the CWBL Fillies.  I don't read Sanskrit but it appears from the score sheet that she was 0-1 with 2 BB's.

Park Bums  - 3

Ballers - 4

Ballers Win Squeaker In 9th!

In a well played game that almost didn't happen, red-curry-with-chicken-lovin' Patrick Holsberry delivered for the Ballers not just a home run earlier in the game but the game-winning RBI single in the 9th.  Mr. Holsberry also made some good plays in the field.

For the Park Bums, solid pitching performances were turned in by starter Rob Regan and reliever Loren Myrow.  While closer Keith Roban did retire the hard-hitting Holsberry in his previous AB in the 7th or 8th the second time around in the 9th favored Patrick as he ripped a bases-loaded bullet past the Bum's 2nd baseman.  It's true, walks will kill ya!  The Bums did hit a home run of their own but unfortunately I forgot who it was.

A special thanks to Bill Durbrow for getting the field ready and for sweet talking SF Parks and Rec groundskeeper Greg and umpire Nils into allowing the game to be played.  Greg and Nils were this far, (index finger and thumb about a half a millimeter apart), from putting the kibosh on our day of baseball.  The pitching mound was a little sloppy.  Bill convinced them otherwise, the mound dried out quickly and a great day of baseball was had under sunny skies.  Thanks Bill.

Sorry, no player stats for this game.  I haven't decided if I'll try it again.  I probably will but it can be a hassle if I'm sidetracked just prior to the game start.  That's when rosters need to be set up in the application.  During the summer it's going to be a lot easier because rosters are known and can be setup in the app before you get to the yard.  Setting the batting order is super easy.

I do like being able to post complete stats and not just highlights.  I'll leave the 12/26 player stats on here so you can see an example of the iscore stats and score card.

Moscone - Hennessey

Ballers - 1

Park Bums  - 8

Park Bums Take 2009 Season Finale!

Another great day of baseball.  Fortunately the rain didn't arrive until about an hour after the game.  YES!

It seems the Ballers are having a hard time competing with the more powerful Park Bums' lineup.  Both teams featured excellent pitching but a spate of errors cost the Ballers a chance at a win.

Look for the Ballers to come out swingin' in the 2010 season opener.

Thanks to Paul Wiederecht for the cool photos.

Moscone/Hennessey, SF

Park Bums    - 13

Ballers   - 3

A great day of baseball and post-game refreshments.

Balboa - Sunberg, SF
 

Ballers - 4

Park Bums  - 9

Park Bums Bash Ballers!

An untimely rash of tummy aches, hangnails, hangovers and misread email resulted in a game of 7 on 7.  A little disappointing yes but after the game got underway it is safe to say that fun was had.

Starting on the bump for the Park Bums was the sneaky-fast Eric Brown.  The righty went 5 strong giving up approximately 1 earned run.  Keith Roban pitched the final two innings for the Park Bums and was very effective.  Other than a bloop single and a deflected infield hit Roban was dominant and appears to have found his old form.  

For the Ballers the big blast of the day was supplied by Ramon Palacios in the top of the first.  Ramon belted a homer over the left fielder's head and with no fence at Balboa he was off to the races.

Silver Terrace Athletic Field

Park Bums  - 9

Ballers - 9

Yes, it was a tie.  Thanks Chris!

A recap will be posted, maybe.

Big Wreck - Graham, Golden Gate Park, SF

Ballers - 12

Park Bums  - 13

Bums Win!

 Ballers handed first defeat in franchise history.

On a cool and overcast day at the Wreck the struggling Park Bums finally put one in the win column by beating the Ballers 13-12.

The Bums offense was led by flame thrower Jonny Dyer who was 3 for 3 with 3 RBI and 2 runs scored.  Most notably for Dyer was his 2-run blast in the bottom of the 4th off lefty Keith Roban.  In an interview after the game Roban claimed that for the first 60 feet it was a hell of a pitch. Others disagreed. Dyer started for the Bums and pitched well for 3 innings despite giving up a 2B, 3B and earholing Chris Justen.

The potent Ballers offense featured their most recent acquisition, Miles Simcox.  Despite the wildness of the Bums starter, Simcox pounded an RBI triple and an RBI double.  Miles also started on the bump for the Ballers and went 3 innings.

The day belonged to the Park Bums, their lineup hopes to build on this stunning upset.  Way to go Bums!

What has become a bitter and contentious rivalry continues July 5th when these two teams once again 'Wrumble at the Wreck' or some other field that isn't a piece of shite.

(Update: Since March, 2024, Big Rec has been in excellent condition. It’s a great place to play, port-a-crappers notwithstanding. It’ll be nice when they get around to reparing the permanent brick craphouse.)

Big Wreck - Graham, SF

Park Bums - 6

Ballers - 8

Ballers Win Season Opener

The weather was absolutely perfect for baseball at the Wreck.  The inaugural clash of these two titans was nothing less than spectacular.  The Park Bums were defeated by the Ballers 8-6 in a game that featured excellent pitching, stellar defense and timely hitting.

The game MVP was Aaron Selix of the Ballers.  The hard-throwing lefty started on the bump and pitched very well over 5 innings.  Aaron also hammered a double and a bomb of a triple.