Game 15 Thread-vs Las Vegas

Today, the Lightning take on Las Vegas at 3 PM at Linnen Yards.  Starting today for the Lightning (14-0) is Michael Linnen (4-0) while Carson will possibly take today off, giving Mees and Kinsey starts.  Today's starting lineup looks like this:

P Michael Linnen

3B Sam Neidermann

1B Heather Bates

CF Hanna Kinsey

MI Samantha Linnen

LF Andre Mees

Manager Joel Neidermann has not ruled out Carson in a pinch-hit role though today as he will likely sit to start the game due to a toe injury.

Game 14 Thread-vs. Phoenix

Today, the Lightning retired the numbers of Ian, Joel, and Mark Kinsey as well as Jacob and Kaitlyn Thompson before their game against Phoenix.

After the first pitch at 1:30 PM, the Lightning brought their game as pitcher Alex Carson carried a perfect game into the fifth where it was broken up with a single with one out.  The next batter sent one into the left field bleachers for Phoenix's only two runs.  From the plate, Carson had 2 home runs, while Sam Neidermann, Michael Linnen, and Heather Bates each added a home run.  In addition, other starters Andrew Mees and Samantha Linnen both contributed with 2 RBIs each.  The Lightning got a lead-off homer from Michael Linnen, then added to it with a 2-run shot by Carson two batters later.  The Bolts then got 5 in the second and 4 in the third before finally being held in the fourth inning.  In the fifth inning, Sam Neidermann sent one into the right field bleachers for his fourth of the year to make it 13-2.  In the bottom of the sixth with the bases loaded, Carson sent one over the fence in left field to make it 17-2 on the grand slam.  That would prove to be the final score.  Carson now has 18 home runs and is on pace for 41, 12 best than his league record 29 from last season.  Michael Linnen now has 17 home runs and is on pace for 39 homers, 25 more than his 14 last season.  Finally, Heather Bates now has 8 homers and is on pace for 18, which would top her 2007 career high of 15.  The Lightning host Las Vegas tomorrow at Linnen Yards at the Nicholas Carson Memorial Sports Complex.

Schedule

Sat April 18th/vs Detroit/W 12-5
Sun April 19th/vs Chicago/W 8-3
Sat April 25th/vs Minnesota/W 10-0

Sat May 2nd/at Atlanta/W 13-4
Sun May 3rd/at Miami/W 9-7
Sat May 16th/at New Orleans/W 13-1
Sun May 17th/at Houston/W 12-4
Sat May 23rd/vs Boston/W 6-5
Sun May 24th/vs Philadelphia/W 7-2
Sat May 30th/vs Bel-Air/W 25-0
Sun May 31st/vs San Francisco/W 16-2

Mon Jun 1st/at Brooklyn/W 15-7

Mon Jun 1st/at Manhattan/W 7-6 (10)
Fri June 5th/vs Phoenix/W 17-2
Sat June 6th/vs Las Vegas/W 15-13
Wed June 10th/vs DC/W 8-7
Fri June 12th/at DC/W 12-5
Sat June 13th/at Philadelphia/W 13-8
Mon June 15th/at Boston/W 10-9
Wed June 17th/vs Miami/W 12-7
Fri June 19th/vs New Orleans/W 11-9
Sat June 20th/vs Atlanta/W 12-2
Mon June 22nd/vs Houston/W 10-6

Tue June 23rd/vs Brooklyn/W 11-9

Fri June 26th/at Minnesota/W 13-7

Sat June 27th/at Chicago/W 12-4

Mon June 29th/at Detroit/W 13-3

Wed July 1st/at Bel-Air

Thu July 2nd/at San Francisco

Sat July 4th/at Las Vegas

Sun July 5th/at Phoenix

Tue July 7th/vs Manhattan

Bolts Introduce 2009 Uniforms!!!

Yesterday, the Indianapolis Lightning introduced their 2009 uniforms. A gallery of all the league uniforms can be found here: http://s524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/sizemorematters/United%20States%20Wiffle%20Ball%20League/.

Bolts announce 2009 roster!

The back-to-back United States Wiffle Ball League Champion Indianapolis Lightning announced their 2009 roster yesterday, prior to their 12-5 win against the Detroit Bailout. On the team are:
Heather Bates
Matthew Burbich (DL)
Alex Carson
Hanna Kinsey
Michael Linnen
Samantha Linnen
Andrew Mees
Sam "Bartender" Neidermann
Courtney Thompson

When asked about the roster, Player/GM/Manager Alex Carson said "I am really excited about this year and have high expectations for this team and think we can win our third straight USWBL Championship."