Received: 9/25/07 11:14:52 AM From: Scott Searle <scottsearle(at)rogers.com>
Subject: Solid Weekend For Gee-Gees -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solid Weekend For Gee-Gees The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees softball team continued their commitment to the community this a series of events designed to thank those who have supported them over their 6 year history. On Friday night the team co-hosted Support Our Troops night where they joined the Carleton Ravens in wearing special red uniforms to honour Canadian Troops fighting abroad and at home. The Gee-Gees visited the Afghanistan exhibit at the Canadian War Museum on Friday night to gain an appreciation of the sacrifice Canadian soldiers have made to support others. The Gee-Gees got off to a quick start against the Ravens and never looked back. Rookie, Emily Ernst took the ball and was lights out for 6 innings allowing 0 runs on 5 hits. The Gee-Gees offense was rolling en route to a 12-0 win in a game stopped after 6 innings. The team was honoured to lead a Bridge to the Future clinic for 18 minor athletes from the Ottawa area from 9-11:30 on Saturday morning. All 13 Gee-Gees were in attendance to teach softball skills to minor athletes of all ages. They took their lessons to the field and jumped to an 8-7 win over Laurier in the first game of a double-header. It was not the most impressive win of the season as key errors from both teams led to several unearned runs. A solid start from Elissa Sivel kept the Gee-Gees in the game and Jillian Taylor picked up the save in relief. The second game was much better for the fans of the team who stuck around from the clinic to watch the games. Jill Taylor took the ball for the start and was extremely impressive leading the team to an 8-5 win. The Lancers pushed across 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th behind a Jody Waltrho triple. The Gee-Gees offense was in high gear as all athletes reached base with a hit. The Gee-Gees welcomed the Waterloo Warriors on Sunday and sent Jillian Taylor to the circle once again. She had a very strong start, throwing a 3 hit shutout as the Gee-Gees raced to a 4-0 win. Timely hitting and excellent short game were the stories of the day as the Gee-Gees displayed their team speed with several stolen bases and well-executed bunts. The second game was more of the same as the team raced to a 8-1 victory in the second game against the Warriors. Emily Ernst once again was very strong allowing her first run in a Gee-Gee uniform in the 7th inning en route to a 8-1 victory. Back to back triples from Laura Skiperis and Erin Mulvhill along with 3 RBI's from Lauren Dufort delivered the crushing blows. The team is back at home next week to play host to Carleton, last years Silver Medalists the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and the undefeated Guelph Gryphons. This will be an excellent test for the young Gee-Gees as they continue to strive towards the playoffs. Come watch the Gee-Gees play Carleton on Friday night at 7:30 at the RA Center in Ottawa. Scott Searle Head Coach www.eteamz.com/ottawaufastpitch Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com
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