5/17 brings 2 Losses

Moon Does Not Shine Bright for PW

 

Prestige Worldwide Newsletter Edition 3.4

 

Background

May was in full swing and week 4 the season was strolling around, but so was the festival of Maifest. Team orders were to have curfew by 11 pm because of the big games on Sunday night. But some of the P-Dubbers thought otherwise and a celebration was ordered up for the nice weather that was approaching. 6 Players of PW decided it would be a great idea to attend the party of Maifest on the eve of game night against team orders. Not only to attend but to share the beautiful night with shots of “Moonshine.” And did the moon ever shine so bright – THAT NIGHT. Ryan Shelton was stumbling from bar to bar,


Mike Lemmink was asking people “What they know about Mike Lemmink”, Matt Bailey was stumbling around lost in Newport, Marty Huber was trying to rekindle the flames, Matt Ziegler was well uhhhh being Matt “F-ing” Ziegler, and for Mark Ledonne he didn’t have his “boo” Hoots with him so he just fell asleep in the corner of the bar. As for the rest of the team they were all shacked away in the team village thinking about game time. Well James Sims was taking shots of Patron by himself to calm his bad ass nerves.

 

The Moon lost its shine and Sun rose to shine on 6 for sure hungover ballplayers. Mark Ledonne woke up in Cheviot some how, Mike Lemmink woke up on the floor of the bed, Marty woke up in some strange room, Ryan Shelton and Matt Bailey woke up in their own car, and Matt Ziegler well uhhh he just doesn’t sleep. But as the sun shined through the windows they all mimic the same thing – “I don’t feel so good.” Mike Lemmink also accidently sent a text message to General Manager saying, “I don’t know if I’ll even be able to stand up.” The GM called all players and found out about the wild night. GM did not have much of a choice but to let them play or they couldn’t field a team, but ensured punishment on the ENTIRE team because of the 6 players’actions.

 

To say the least enough punishment was delivered on the field.

 

GAME 1

 

Game 1 was an intense game against one of the top teams in the league. PW run ruled this team in surprise fashion in week 1 15-4 in 5 innings. The game was back and forth after each inning after each team had an answer for their opponents runs. Ryan Shelton still drunk from the night before carried the team with 3-3, 2 double game; along with James Sims 2-3 with a double and 2 runs scored. After the fourth inning PW found themselves down 5 runs though and moon was no longer shining though it seemed. But in Top of the 5^th inning PW Catanzaro started a rally followed by 7 straight hits (singles by Jeff Whitehouse, Shelton, Sims, M. Bailey, Brian Manning; double by Biegler, and a triple by Huber). Bases were loaded with two out and clutch batter James Sims came to the plate. PW was looking to add insurance to their new lead, well to say the least can of corn was popped to RF to end the big inning. But all of sudden PW was up 2 runs going into the 6^th inning.

 

Their opponents answered back with 5 more runs to go up 3 going into the last inning. Due to the 1 hour time limit the ump ordered the one pitch rule. You were either out, hit, or walked depending on one pitch. For example, if you hit a foul ball you are out. Anyways PW could not answer and lost a close ball game 12-15.

 

MVP of the game went to – Ryan Shelton 3-3, 2Bs, 2 Runs Scored

 

Fan(s) of the game – The Catanzaro’s (parents of TURTLE) made their debut to PW grand stands. As for the Mrs. Turtle she wrote the PW Newsletter Editor saying last weeks comment was uncalled for because she wanted to clarify Turtle is never on top).

 

 

GAME 2

 

Game 2 was soon after and the opponent. Well the same team! Revenge was on PW’s mind after team photos were taken. So how did it go? Let’s make it short sweet. In 5 innings the ball game was over and PW was run ruled 2-12. PW managed 6 hits (.286 avg) and lousy 2 runs scored. Mike Lemmink, Scott Biegler, and Ryan Shelton all pulled themselves out after the game. Moonshine finally had got the tbe best of the team and embarrassment fell on the organization. Not much was said in and out of the locker room.

 

So you are probably asking how did some of the players handle the loss? That’s right Take 5, bottle/draft a beer and a steak hoagie made the tough night a little easier to swallow.

 

Mandatory batting practice will be taken at 6 pm before the next game. More details to follow

 

And the GM also announced batting order will be shuffled to try to get this team back on the right track. Every win for the season has been by run rule. PW needs to learn to win the close ones. ONE STEP AT A TIME.

 

MVP of the game – Bailey and Patty the DOGS aka EVERYONE SUCKED

 

Fan of the game – Gena Bailey – Brought oranges for the team and has taken over duties of team photographer. Now Gena please work on your hubby Gab’s Batting Avg.

 

PW would like to also thank – Kari, Doodle, Kristin, the Old Man, and all the dogs who showed. Any fans we may have forgot we are sorry and hope to see ya next time.

 

Special Event s to come:

1. Fan Appreciation Night – Date TBA – Players will pay for Fan entrance fees (goal 3 fans per player.

 

2. Dog Night – Even though this happens every Sunday – As many dogs as possible will be the goal.

 

3. Boom box night – Fans come watch the players come to the plate to their song! PW will also choreograph a dance for the fans to be performed between games.

 

Any other theme nights fans would like to see please comment below in the comment section.

 

 

 

After 4 weeks PW Newsletter deemed it reasonable to share the stats to date. (full stats will be e mailed later)

 

Averages ENTIRE TEAM:

 

James Sims	0.750
Shelton	0.731
Matt Bailey	0.577
Mark Ledonne	0.550
Jeff Whitehouse	0.545
Scott Biegler	0.517
Marty Huber	0.500
Brian Manning	0.500
Mike Lemmink	0.480
Matt Ziegler	0.375
Gab Bailey	0.364
Turtle (8 at bats)	0.250

 

Top 5 for Runs Scored:

Shelton – 18

Sims -      15

Biegler -   15

M. Bailey -    13

Huber  -    10

 

Top 3 for Doubles

Shelton and Sims --    5

Bielger                  --    3

M. Bailey, Ledonne, Whitehouse – 2

 

Top 2 for Triples

M Bailey -  3

Huber --       2

 

Home Runs Leader

M Bailey -   2

 

Walks

Ziegler -    5

 

PLAYER PROFILE

 

JOB: GAAP Accountant at Western & Southern Part time. Full Time I talk crap about Fantasy Football and Baseball. Don’t mess with me I am the best.

 

College: Best College ever UC . . . I mean how sweet is Art Long! I love him. He’s a bad ass

 

Favorite Food: Double Whoppers

 

Heroes: Art Long, George Castanza, and Josh Masters.

 

Who I strive to be like: Eric Criss and oh Art Long.

 

Most outrageous moment of the weekend: taking shots of patron and driving into work still drunk the next morning because I forgot what it was like to have fun.

 

Relationship Status: Married to Kristin Sims. She’s the one good thing in my life besides that I have nothing.

 

Greatest moment in life: Meeting Art Long and helping him tie some girl up. It was kinda bad ass

 

Hobbies: Driving down cross county cutting old women off on the highway. Man do I get a kick out of that. I also like to do eliminating accounting journal entries and watch Seinfeld. George Castanza is so awesome.

 

Greatest Asset to the team: I actually know how to hit a softball. Just look at my average no one can compete with me. I am the best thing that happen to Prestige Worldwide

 

Best Advice to give to a kid: Do as Art Long did for UC. Great man. Take shots of patron and major in accounting. IF you that do that you will be sitting on top of the world

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/10 GAME - MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL

Prestige Worldwide plays at 7:20 AND at 8:30 tonight at Mid American Ball Yard formerly known as Eggelston Ballpark. 

MOTHER'S DAY APPRECIATION NIGHT --- All Mother's will receive a special gift if they show and root on PW.

Will Mike Lemmink SEE YOU THERE????

WEEK 2 NEWSLETTER - PW SLITS 2

PW Splits the Two Games

Prestige Worldwide Softball Newsletter Edition 3.2

Prestige Worldwide took the field for Week 2. It was Derby weekend and team watch the big upset of Mind that Bird take home the roses at 51-1 odds; pretty much the same odds of Rats of Indiana winning a game this year. But after week 1’s performance Prestige Worldwide’s odds of continue their win streak was almost the same as Big Brown winning the Triple Crown in 2008. In the end PW lived up to Big Brown’s style of blowing the last game of the night 13-14 to the Yellow Panzies.

PW walked into the park ready to play right away but was quickly notified they were on a one hour delay. Considering the entire team is mostly a bunch of alcoholics there was nothing much more to do than to start drinking till game time. This was good for the fans of PW who got to bond and conversate with the stars of PW. PW loves their fans and any time they can sit down and drink a beer and get to know their fans they take advantage of it. Ryan Shelton takes extra advantage of it if they are hotties. For some reason those fans don’t come around after they meet the Ryan “Boats N Hoes” Sheltons. Yes the drinking came back to bite them in the ass at Game 2 as the entire team looked washed up and ready to be tucked in the bed by mommy.

PW’s lineup did not change much except for Brian Manning making his debut.

GAME 1

8:30 finally rolled around the PW took the field, with Mike Lemmink hobbling to the mound. Mike Lemmink came to the managers office early afternoon exclaiming he could not walk due to running with some Pig for 4 hours or so. Manager laughed at this excuse and not only did he get slaughter the pig for encouraging him to participate in another sport besides softball he was being force to play.

Prestige played very well the first game. They played solid defense and got runners on base. Matt Bailey continue his tear through the league going 3-4; a double, triple, and homerun. He scored 3 runs but ended up not getting player of the game because he did get once and did not get the single for the cycle.

Other players to stand out was the 4 hitter James Sims, he went 3-3 with two doubles.

Players to struggle were Marty Huber at short, who did fine at the plate, but struggled in the field with two errors that led to two unearned runs. Matt Ziegler went 1-3 and Gab Bailey also has found his touch at the plate yet and is hitting .364 for the year. Management is not concerned about Gab Bailey because he is such a high prospect and knows there is potential for greatness. It just seems his little brother has exploded at the plate a lot sooner. This may be due to Matt has nothing better to do all day right now.

PW ended up winning 19-5 going a combined 23-36 at the plate. Not too bad.

Player of the Game went to James Sims for his perfect performance at the plate.

GAME 2

Game 2 was a totally different story than Game 1. PW looked tired and drunk. Or probably past drunk. PW lost 13-14 taken the drama all the last inning but just did not have enough juice to get it done.

Things happen in this game that were unusual. Ryan Shelton struckout and had a costly error. Marty continued to struggle in the field and may get glasses. Brian Manning did not get a hit. Mike Lemmink pitched well but took a shot to the chest that may have taken the error out of the entire team. And Right Center Scott Biegler also had two errors in the field that were quite unusual.

Only bright spots were 3 players – Mike Lemmink continued to hit, Jeff Whitehouse came around and went 3-3 , and the surprise of the year Mark Ledonne is hitting the hell out of the ball batting .727 for the year (keep in mind who is keeping the stats HOOTS). PW’s 1B Turtle showed up but cried to management that he was having back spasms’ from his girlfriend Kari making him be on the top all night the night before.

The loss was tough and unexpected but Yellow Panzies took advantage of the errors to win. This will hopefully will wake up the Prestige Worldwide and they will be back to greatness in week 3 at 7:20 and 8:30.

Player of the Game 2 – Mike Lemmink – 3-4 and scored twice.

FAN OF THE NIGHT – KIRA would have won, but she hurt the 1B in bed so it goes to that’s right ASHLEY HOOTS HARDING. NOW SHUT UP about never being named fan of the game.

Player Profile



Scott “Bobby” Biegler

JOB: Investment Accountant. I love Bonds lots of Bonds. I also love to talk about Credit Default Swaps

College: Miami University -

Most outrageous moment of the weekend: I got really drunk at Stones Lanes in Norwood and stole a bowling ball, cops were after me and I got a way. Right before I got home a Norwoodian tried to rob me. I through the bowling ball at this head. I finally got home and realized I forgot to get the bowling ball that I really wanted.

Relationship Status: happily married to Kira. There is no Scott without some Kira

Greatest moment in life: Being iron man for my work softball team. I showed up to more games in row than anyone. SO THERE!

Hobbies: I play golf and have conversations with my imaginary friend Bobby

Greatest Asset to the team: Bobby and me bring skill to the team so back up off us. GOT IT

Best Advice to give to a kid: Imaginary friends are healthy for you. So go get you one son.

Bobby Bieglers STATS for the season (4 Games) ---- 9-15 ; 2 doubles, 10 Runs Scored (tied for team high)

GAME TIMES FOR 5/3/09

GAME TIME WILL BE 7:20 AND 8:30 PENDING RAIN. CHECK IN HERE OR JUST WAIT FOR A PHONE CALL. UPDATES ON IF WE ARE ON OR CANCELLED WILL BE UPDATE PERIODICALLY ON HERE