Monday, February 25, 2019

SHOREWOMEN ON WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
at DuPont Softball Field, GPS: 500 Mary Street, Dover, DE. 
Doubleheader: 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM

 Dress VERY warmly; Click here for weather.

WASHINGTON COLLEGE SHOREWOMEN 
SOFTBALL SEASON PREVIEW 
“The 2019 version of the Shorewomen Nine consists of 18 players: three seniors, four juniors, six sophomores and five freshmen...for the first time in several years will have a three-pitcher staff compared to four in recent seasons. 

Back in the fold for 2019 are senior Maddie Bennett (Ellicott City, Md./Mount Hebron) and junior Rachel Butler (York, Pa./Central York). Bennett, who won both pitcher and rookie of the year in 2016, only tossed 46.2 innings last season, going 3-2 with a 3.15 ERA. The senior struck out 42 hitters and allowed 28 walks… Butler, a second team all-conference pick in 2017, had a 4.13 ERA in 59.1 innings, while going 5-6. She did toss two complete games and a shutout, while striking out 46 and allowing 29 base on balls… Joining Bennett and Butler in the circle is freshman Cassidy Predale (Howell, N.J./Howell). Lister said all three will be counted on this season to help get the team reach their goals.” 
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
From top, Wesley Wolverines sophomore #5 U  Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD), sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA), senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE).

Sunday, February 24, 2019

OPENING DAY 2-23

Saturday, February 23

From top, Wesley Wolverine senior #13
IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA) introduced at start of game,
Wesley Baseball forms a cheering section in the stands,
remaining photos, left-to-right,
freshman #11 P Jessica Anderson (Smyrna, DE),
junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD),
freshman #21 C Gabby Monzo (Somers Point, NJ),
Ashley Royer smashes a home run.

Friday, February 22, 2019

LAUNCHING 2019 SEASON

LAUNCHING THE 2019 
COLLEGIATE FASTPITCH SEASON

 Dress warmly. Click here for the latest weather forecast.

THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
NEW TIMES CHANGED AGAIN...
Doubleheader starts 11:00 PM & 1:00 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
POSTPONED

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Doubleheader: 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM

From top, Wesley Wolverine
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
junior #2 IF Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL),
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA).

GOODBYE SEASON

Saturday’s, February 23’s, opening day marks the beginning of the “GOODBYE SEASON” – their last season -- for two incredibly talented Wesley Wolverine SENIORS.

From the left, All-Atlantic #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA), a Law and Justice Studies major, and All-Conference #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE), a Nursing major. Congratulations on your achievements, thanks for your exciting, hard play, and best wishes for your assured continued success!

Thursday, February 21, 2019

PUT IN THE WORK

Wesley Wolverine senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE).

WALKUP SONGS


CLICK ON SONG TITLE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO


#13 IF Ashley Royer 
(Lititz, PA)
#8 OF Megan DiRubbio 
(Smyrna, DE)


(Cooper City, FL)
#23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD)



(Leonardtown, MD)
(Edison, NJ)




#4 P Abbey Mayse 
(Cecilton, MD)




#32 OF Kelly Palmer 
(Hershey, PA)




(Chambersburg, PA)




#9 OF/C Miranda Kenny 
(Bethlehem, PA)




(Williamsport, MD)



#22 OF Alexis Howerin (Dover, DE)







(Smyrna, DE)



#21 C Gabby Monzo 
(Somers Point, NJ)

OPENING DAY: 3 DAYS

OPENING DAY, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23.
Pictured: Wesley Wolverine sophomore
#22 OF Alexis Howerin (Dover, DE).
Assistant Coach Nina Marcano and her senior cohorts await opening day 2017. As sophomores, these kids along with 10 others set the record for most wins in a fastpitch Wolverine season: 23! Left-to-right, Lily, Nina, Lindsay, Devin, and Casey.
Photo more Florida than Myrtle, but same idea, same annual southern trip.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

PRACTICE 2-19

Tuesday, February 19

SHOT A LOT OF PHOTOS at this evening’s practice BUT only the five below turned out usable. The rest is a digital mess. It may be from a corrupt disk or, more likely, a disk incorrectly loaded into the camera. Looking into it.
From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines 
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
sophomore #22 OFAlexis Howerin (Dover, DE),
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA),
sophomore #5 U  Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD), 
Miranda Kenny with weights, Bianca Newsom batting.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

PRACTICE 2-18

Monday, February 18

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA),
sophomore #22 OF Alexis Howerin (Dover, DE),
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
 junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD),
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA),
sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA),
freshman #11 P Jessica Anderson (Smyrna, DE),
sophomore #4 P Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD).

Monday, February 18, 2019

COLD WEATHER CHECKLIST

From top, Wesley Wolverines
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA),
sophomore #5 U Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD).
Ready for chilly weather at the ballpark?
Cold weather checklist
for the softball spectator

Next weekend's opening days weather forecast sends mix signals of both cold days and warmer playing time with possible rain or drizzle. CLICK HERE for AccuWeather forecast.

The entire first half of last season’s home games in Dover, DE, were not particularity warm, either. The wind can whip around at DuPont Field! So, gathering cold weather gear in the coming days may prove useful for Wolverine fans attending even the later games beyond this weekend.

A quick cold weather spectator checklist...

√ HAND-WARMERS: Inexpensive and can last for hours. If you have no gloves, keep hands clutched to hand-warmers inside your pockets.

√ EVEN WARMER HANDS: Mittens work better than gloves because they can share body heat & hand-warmers fit more easily inside them.

√ HOODED SWEAT OR WARM HAT: Most body heat is lost through the top of the head. You might need more than a baseball cap!

Well, this photo may (or may not)
overstate the case.
√ LAYERED CLOTHING: Instead of the last layer, focus on the first layer closest to your skin. Avoid cotton, because it retains moisture, which attracts the cold. Wool is an excellent first layer but may irritate skin. Polypropylene (e.g. “Under Armor”) can be expensive but works the best.

√ LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING: second and third layers, like sweaters or coats, should not be so tight as to hinder good insulation.

 √ PROTECTION FROM RAIN: don't forget an umbrella and/or rain jacket.

√ FOOTWEAR: Hiking boots are best, especially if waterproofed to block any moisture

√ SOCKS: the ideal is two layers with thin fabric covered by wool socks.

√ WARM FOOD: pack a thermos with hot chocolate, soup, or noodles.

√ FOLDING CHAIR AND BLANKET. The home field's steel stands can be an extra cold seat and they are set up behind third base where gusts of wind can make matters worse. A folding chair ensures a portable seat for possibly a better view, while watching the game more comfortably. A blanket might be wise for those who particularly like it extra warm.
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