The Outlaws played in an All World Sports Four Game Grab Tournament at Fair Oaks Park. This was a five team tournament. The Outlaws played the Chico Aces in the first game.
At the plate, Jack was 1 for 2 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI. In his first at bat, Jack ran the count to 3 and 2 and drew a walk. He went to second on defense indifference; Jack was trying to draw the throw so that Jeremy could go home. He went to third on Josh's single and scored on a passed ball. Jack hit the first pitch to the left side for a fielder's choice in his second plate appearance. Jeremy was forced out at second. Josh hit a pop-up in short right center. The first base coach thought it was going to drop and told Jack to go. Jack got doubled off first. He was not pleased. Rod said later that Jack would not talk to him for two innings... In his third at bat, Jack singled up the middle on a 0 and 2 count. He went to third on Josh's single to right. Jack tried to score on a passed ball, but was called out for dodging the pitcher and going out to the base line. It was a horrible call.
In the field, Jack played four innings at third and one inning at shortstop. This is the first time I have seen Jack play shortstop for the Outlaws. He had one put out, one assist and an error. In the second inning, Jack took the throw from first base to tag out a runner trying to go to third. In the third inning at shortstop, he handled a routine ground ball to the left side and threw to first for the out. Both teams struggled with the infield; the Outlaws had 3 errors, while the Aces had 2. In the fourth inning, Jack had a ground ball to his right that I thought he should have handled. I charged him with an error. Scott said later that the ball took a two short hops and then bounced up as it got to him.
Jumping on the Aces for 6 runs in the top of the first, the Outlaws held on to win by the score of 11 to 9. The box score is here.
The Outlaws played the River City Outlaws in the second game of the day.
At the plate, Jack was 0 for 3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored. In his first at bat, Jack grounded a 1 and 2 pitch to the shortstop and was thrown out at first. Jack popped the first pitch up to the second baseman for an out in his second plate appearance. In the fourth inning with the bases loaded and one out, Jack walked on six pitches to bring in a run. He went to second on Josh's single and to third on Breyton's walk. He scored when Joe was hit by a pitch. Jack hit a 1 and 0 pitch for a grounder on the right side in his fourth plate appearance. Trevor was forced out at third to end the inning.
In the field, Jack played third base for three innnings and pitched an inning. At third, he had one put out. In the top of the first, Jack took a throw from Trevor and tagged out a runner trying to steal third.
With the Outlaws leading by the score of 17 to 0, Jack pitched the bottom of the fourth. He struggled with his control. Jack threw 39 pitches, including 18 balls and 21 strikes. After striking out the first batter, he walked the next two batters and then gave up a single to load the bases. Jack struck out the fifth batter, but then gave up a double to score three runs. With a full count on the seventh batter, the runner on second tried to steal third and was thrown out to end the inning.
The Outlaws won the game by the score of 17 to 3. The box score is here.
The Outlaws play the Bay Area Black Sox and Stealth tomorrow morning before the tournament seeds the top two teams for a championship game.
The Outlaws have 14 wins and 9 losses for the Spring 2011 season. The game log is here.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Anne Cochrane McFarlane
Carmel, CA - Anne Cochrane McFarlane departed this life on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 surrounded by family at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Born on December 27, 1928, she was a descendant of the Lester family, agricultural pioneers in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Anne attended Fresno State College where she was a Kappa Alpha Theta. She married William McFarlane in 1948. They had five children.
In Clovis, California, Anne was a member of PEO and a founding member of the Los Rancheros Guild of Valley Children's Hospital. She served on the University of California Agricultural Advisory Council and the Republican State Central Committee.
A participant in the Carmel community for over half a century, she was influential in the founding of Mozart in Monterey Festival. Anne served on the Boards of Directors of the Bach Festival, Monterey Opera, Art Asia, Carmel Music Society and Heritage Garden.
Anne was a devoted supporter of military personnel active in theatres of war. She wrote thousands of postcards and arranged for military care packages to servicemen, beginning in World War II and continuing through present day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Surviving Anne are her children, Susan Harper and her husband, Chip of Paris, Texas; Sayre Miller and her husband, Byron of Clovis; Jane Gamble of Pacific Grove; Alison McFarlane of Carmel Valley and James McFarlane and his wife, Darla of Clovis; her grandchildren, Holland Harper, Jordan Harper, Anne Biard, Alix Putman, Evan Miller, Whitney Miller, Darcy Biagioni, Shannon Yager, Brice Gamble, Ashley Gamble, Andrew Heringer, Morgan Heringer, Kaitlyn McFarlane and Madison McFarlane; and 11 great-grandchildren. She also leaves her dear friend, Foye Walkup.
Services were held at St. Mary's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her honor to the Carmelite Monastery, 27601 Highway 1, Carmel, CA 93923.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
2011 Zion National Park Day 7
For breakfast, we walked across the street to Mon Ami Gabi at the Paris Hotel. This French bistro offers dining outside on the Strip.
From there, Sharon wanted to head back to the shops at the Forum in Caesars. While she shopped, Jack and I played in the Sony store.
Although we talked about trying to spend a little bit of time at the pool, we never made it. We hustled back to the room to pack up and start the return trip home. We dropped the rental car and breezed through the check-in line and security. The flight took off a little late and we were back in Sacramento about 3:40 p.m. and home by 4:30 p.m.
It was a great trip!
From there, Sharon wanted to head back to the shops at the Forum in Caesars. While she shopped, Jack and I played in the Sony store.
Although we talked about trying to spend a little bit of time at the pool, we never made it. We hustled back to the room to pack up and start the return trip home. We dropped the rental car and breezed through the check-in line and security. The flight took off a little late and we were back in Sacramento about 3:40 p.m. and home by 4:30 p.m.
It was a great trip!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
2011 Zion National Park Day 6
I set the alarm for 7 a.m. After a quick run to the Mean Bean Coffee Shop for some muffins and croissants, we loaded the rental car and headed back towards Las Vegas.
It is a little over a 165 mile drive, but the first 80 miles from Springdale through the Virgin River Canyon in Arizona to Mesquite, Nevada is slow. With a short stop in St. George, Utah, it took us about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Given all of the recent publicity surrounding the Maloofs, both Sharon and I were interested in having lunch at the Palms. We walked around the Palms Casino looking for somewhere to eat. I was very underwhelmed. It seemed like an old, run down casino. Bill Simmons has a column this week on the Kings and the Maloofs that I will post in the next couple of days, but the feel of the casino solidifies some thoughts that I have on the Maloofs.
We decided to punt and head for the Bellagio where we will be staying. Parking in the self park lot, we had a very nice lunch at the Cafe Bellagio [crab salad, cobb salad & omelet].
After trying to check in early only to find the room was not ready, we picked up our tickets for a show at will call and then looked for the restaurant in Caesars where Sharon made reservations for dinner. From there, we wandered through the shops at the Forum making our way towards the Venetian.
We have been talking about taking all of us [Drew, Morgan, Jack, Sharon and I] to Italy next year. I have been adamant about wanting to return to Venice. When I mentioned that Venetian Hotel had some of the features of Venice, Jack latched onto the idea. Once we got there, he wanted to take a gondola ride.
After the gondola ride, we wound our way back to the Bellagio to get ready for an early dinner. Sharon had made reservations at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill. Sharon had New York Strip Steak, I had Coffee Rubbed Filet Mignon and Jack had Venison. When we were in New York in 2009, we had dinner at Bobby Flay's American Cafe.
After dinner, we headed back to the Bellagio and saw the Cirque du Soleil Show "0". With world-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers and divers performing in, on, and above water, it was a very cool show. Sharon had gotten some third row seats when we first started planning the trip a couple of months ago.
When the show finished, we wandered to the Mirage to watch the volcano and then to Treasure Island to watch the pirate show. With Sharon starting to fade with a cold, we caught a cab back to the Bellagio. We watched the fountains from our room before crashing a little before midnight.
It is a little over a 165 mile drive, but the first 80 miles from Springdale through the Virgin River Canyon in Arizona to Mesquite, Nevada is slow. With a short stop in St. George, Utah, it took us about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Given all of the recent publicity surrounding the Maloofs, both Sharon and I were interested in having lunch at the Palms. We walked around the Palms Casino looking for somewhere to eat. I was very underwhelmed. It seemed like an old, run down casino. Bill Simmons has a column this week on the Kings and the Maloofs that I will post in the next couple of days, but the feel of the casino solidifies some thoughts that I have on the Maloofs.
We decided to punt and head for the Bellagio where we will be staying. Parking in the self park lot, we had a very nice lunch at the Cafe Bellagio [crab salad, cobb salad & omelet].
After trying to check in early only to find the room was not ready, we picked up our tickets for a show at will call and then looked for the restaurant in Caesars where Sharon made reservations for dinner. From there, we wandered through the shops at the Forum making our way towards the Venetian.
After the gondola ride, we wound our way back to the Bellagio to get ready for an early dinner. Sharon had made reservations at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill. Sharon had New York Strip Steak, I had Coffee Rubbed Filet Mignon and Jack had Venison. When we were in New York in 2009, we had dinner at Bobby Flay's American Cafe.
After dinner, we headed back to the Bellagio and saw the Cirque du Soleil Show "0". With world-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers and divers performing in, on, and above water, it was a very cool show. Sharon had gotten some third row seats when we first started planning the trip a couple of months ago.
When the show finished, we wandered to the Mirage to watch the volcano and then to Treasure Island to watch the pirate show. With Sharon starting to fade with a cold, we caught a cab back to the Bellagio. We watched the fountains from our room before crashing a little before midnight.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
2011 Zion National Park Day 5
We spent the early afternoon wandering through Springdale, including the David West and David Pettit galleries. Sharon bought a print from the David West gallery; he was actually there and signed the print.
We had a late lunch at the Whiptail Grill. This was across the street from Flaningan's Inn. Sharon and I had summer squash enchiladas, while Jack had fish tacos. I would highly recommend this restaurant; the food was very good.
The plan for the day to take an excursion with the Zion Adventure Company. We took a three hour tour of the cliffs and canyons skirting the south of the park in a custom Mercedes Benz Unimog. This included a stop at the Grafton historic site. A scene from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was filmed here.
We had a very late dinner at Parallel 88. Sharon had a steak, I had lamb and Jack had ahi tuna. On the way back to the room, Jack got the Fantastic Four DVD from the front desk. By the time, it was done it was almost midnight.
2011 Zion National Park Day 5 Pic #2
Grafton, a National Register Historic Site in Southwestern Utah
Monday, April 25, 2011
2011 Zion National Park Day 4
The plan for the day is to head to Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce is about a two hour drive northeast of Zion. After a quick breakfast buffet at the Spotted Dog Cafe, we headed out of town. To get to Bryce, you climb out of Zion Canyon via a series of switchbacks to the mile long tunnel towards the south gate of the park. Given my love of heights, Sharon drove this section...
While Zion Canyon is mostly enjoyed from the valley floor, Bryce Canyon is meant to be seen from the rim of the canyon. After stopping at the visitor's center to get our bearings, we stopped at Bryce Point and Inspiration Point. Afterwards, we had lunch at the lodge (bison burgers again!).
The ranger at the visitor center recommended the Queen's Garden Trail as the best way to get into the valley. After lunch, we went to Sunrise Point and started down the trail. Sharon described the hike as an extremely unique experience. The rock formations have to be seen to be believed. We hiked down to the Queens Garden and continued on to the trail junction with the Navajo Loop Trail before turning back. The Navajo Loop Trail was closed. In total, we covered about 3.6 miles in an hour and 45 minutes. Sharon probably took 100 pictures...
As an aside, I was amazed at the number of foreigners. We heard Spanish, German and French being spoken. A Swedish couple stopped me to ask directions. It felt like Americans were a minority on the Queens Garden Trail. Sharon and I often talk about how Europeans travel the world, while American's stay much closer to home.
On the way home, we stopped in the Butch Cassidy Draw in Red Canyon for a couple of pictures. By the time we got back to the hotel in Zion, it was after 7:30 p.m.
We had a late dinner of pizza at The Flying Monkey. Sharon and Jack got the Will Ferrel movie Blades of Glory DVD from the front desk of the hotel. By the time we finished watching the movie it was a long day.
2011 Zion National Park Day 4 Pic #2
Hiking on the Queens Garden Trail at Bryce Canyon National Park
Sunday, April 24, 2011
2011 Zion National Park Day 3
Rolling out of bed before 7 am, we drove into the park for the first time. Parking at the visitor center, we caught the shuttle to Zion Lodge for an Easter Mass. It turned out to be a Catholic SCAP (Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest) service; This was a new experience for Sharon.
After the service, we grabbed a bagel and jumped on a shuttle back to the Visitor Center. We had signed up for a two hour tour interpretive tour of the canyon with a ranger. Starting at the Visitor Center, this tour made four stops, including the Human History Center, the Court of the Patriarchs, the Grotto and Big Bend. At each stop and during the shuttle ride, the ranger talked about the history and ecology of the area.
Heading back to the room, we made a quick stop and then headed into town for brunch. We ate at Oscar's Cafe. This is definitely some place that I would recommend. Jack and I had pancakes, while Sharon had huevos rancheros. Sharon actually said afterwards that it was the best huevos rancheros that she had ever had!
After a quick stop at a rock shop, we packed up and headed back into the park. The plan for the afternoon was a couple of hikes. From the Zion Lodge, we hiked the Lower Emerald Pool Trail to the Upper Emerald Pool Trail and then back down the Kayenta Trail to The Grotto. In total, we covered about three miles. I am not fond of heights. The Kayenta hugs the cliffs above the Virgin River before descending to the Grotto. There a couple of nice pools and waterfalls on the Emerald Pool hikes.
Back on the shuttle, we went up to the Weeping Rock stop and made the short hike up the Rocking Rock Trail.
Just as we got off the shuttle at the hotel, it started to rain. Over the next hour, there was thunder, lightning and heavy rain. We hung out in the room, watched the rain and tried to plan the next two days.
With it still raining hard, we had dinner at the Spotted Dog again. Sharon and Jack had lamb shank, while I had gourmet meatloaf.
After the service, we grabbed a bagel and jumped on a shuttle back to the Visitor Center. We had signed up for a two hour tour interpretive tour of the canyon with a ranger. Starting at the Visitor Center, this tour made four stops, including the Human History Center, the Court of the Patriarchs, the Grotto and Big Bend. At each stop and during the shuttle ride, the ranger talked about the history and ecology of the area.
Heading back to the room, we made a quick stop and then headed into town for brunch. We ate at Oscar's Cafe. This is definitely some place that I would recommend. Jack and I had pancakes, while Sharon had huevos rancheros. Sharon actually said afterwards that it was the best huevos rancheros that she had ever had!
After a quick stop at a rock shop, we packed up and headed back into the park. The plan for the afternoon was a couple of hikes. From the Zion Lodge, we hiked the Lower Emerald Pool Trail to the Upper Emerald Pool Trail and then back down the Kayenta Trail to The Grotto. In total, we covered about three miles. I am not fond of heights. The Kayenta hugs the cliffs above the Virgin River before descending to the Grotto. There a couple of nice pools and waterfalls on the Emerald Pool hikes.
Back on the shuttle, we went up to the Weeping Rock stop and made the short hike up the Rocking Rock Trail.
Just as we got off the shuttle at the hotel, it started to rain. Over the next hour, there was thunder, lightning and heavy rain. We hung out in the room, watched the rain and tried to plan the next two days.
With it still raining hard, we had dinner at the Spotted Dog again. Sharon and Jack had lamb shank, while I had gourmet meatloaf.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
2011 Zion National Park Day 2
After a quick buffet breakfast at the Spotted Dog, we headed to the Zion Cycle Bike Shop to pick the bikes that we rented on Friday. The plan for the day is to ride up Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. With short stops at Court of the Patriarchs, the Zion Lodge and the Weeping Rock, we covered more than 9 miles to the Temple of Sinawava where the road ends. From here, we hiked about a mile to the Narrows. When the water is lower, you can continuing hiking up the canyon in the river. Based on the pictures that I have seen, this is a spectacular hike. It is something that I would like to return and do some day.
Back on the bikes, we started back. We stopped for a late lunch at the Zion Lodge; everyone had bison burgers. The trip back was downhill. We covered the next 8 miles fast with Jack leading the way. By the time that we were back to the bike shop, my garmin indicated that we had biked and hiked over 23 miles.
After scouting a couple of places for dinner, we headed back to Flaningan's Inn. The three of us spent some time in the jacuzzi and lounged in the room.
We finished the night with a late dinner at Bit & Spur. Jack had duck carnitas, I had sweet potato tamales and Sharon had a combination plate.
After two long days and a very active Saturday, we crashed hard after dinner.
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