Odds from Vegas

The Current odds in Las Vegas for the semi finals have been released:

Bonediddlies: 3-1
Fedyski: 5-2
Naberhaus:6-1
Ledonne: 5-1


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Goal not accomplished by Bonediddlies yet

When the Bonediddlies finished the 2007 with a 5-4 record, they were disappointed that they could not partake in the playoffs. They would have been the 2 seed, and maybe could have won the championship. The first year of the franchise would not be considered successful, but definitely far from a disappointment. But now, it's all in the past now for the Bones, as they look ahead to Monday August 4th, 2008.

The Bonediddlies record currently stands at 7-4, the best winning percentage in franchise history. The goal for the Bonediddlies this year was not only to secure the leagues' #1 seed, but to dominate any team that got in their way. They really wanted to be the team accepting the Dan Novak Memorial Trophy at the end of the year as well.

Not everything went to plan during the year, but the Bones did finish as a 3 seed for the regular season (The league expanded from 6 to 8 teams this season). As usual, the team started off very slow, losing their first 2 games. Then, the reeled off 5 straight wins, then split their last 2 regular season games. The 2 stinging losses came against LeDonne, losing both games by a combined total of 3 runs.

And look what we have coming up Monday night in the 2nd semifinal game. The Bonediddlies will be taking on LeDonne for a 3rd time this season. Although all of them were very focused in the 2nd meeting vs. this club, they still couldn't pull it out, and lost 5-4. According to Softball Prospectus, the chance of the Bonediddlies losing this game are almost impossible. A team that has played with as good of defense as the Bones have, along with minimal walks from their starting pitcher, and the right amount of hitting, everything looks like it's in the Diddlies favor.

The goal at the beginning of the season was not only to make it to the championship game, but to win it all. The first obstacle in the Bones way is one of their new rivals: LeDonne. The game starts at 8:00 on Monday, following the Fedyski vs. Naberhaus matchup. If the Bones win against LeDonne, I highly doubt that anyone will be able to stop them in the 9:00 championship game.

Parking for the 16' playoffs could be a problem this Monday at Graf Park. Fans are encouraged to use public transportation, or use the overpass and park in the surrounding neighborhoods. The all-night playoffs extravanganza has already sold 38,700 tickets, according to the Wheaton Park District. Of these tickets, 70 percent are Bonediddlies fans.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT. SEE YOU MONDAY!

BONEDIDDLIES get Win #1

Last year, the Bonediddlies were unable to attend the playoffs, due to the season having 6 rainouts, and many of the Bones entering college all over the nation. Unfortunately for the rest of the league this year, the Bonediddlies are here to stay until they win it all.

The Bones were matched up vs. Diorio, who they had previously beaten twice this year. This time would not be any different.

With patience at the plate, a few defensive miscues, and some solid hitting by the Diddlies, they put up a huge 13 spot in the first inning. It took the wind out of the other teams' sails, and they never got even close. The Bones didn't really hit after the first inning, but they peppered in a few more runs to match Diorio's 3 in the rest of the game. The Bonediddlies also played great defense, as they have all season vs. Diorio.

With this game in the rearview mirror, the Bones look ahead to playing LeDonne for the 3rd time in 5 weeks. The Bones have lost the previous 2 games vs. LeDonne, by scores of 14-12, and 5-4 (8 inn.). Everyone in the league has a hard time believing that the Bonediddlies will lose to a team for the 3rd time in the same season. These teams will be squaring off at 8:00, as LeDonne is the 2 seed and the Bones come in as the 3. The other semifinal game features a rematch of last years championship game. Fedyski, the one seed, will be taking on the 4 seed in Naberhaus. This game will take place at 7:00. The Winners of these games will be featured in the 9:00 championship. Hope to see you there!

GO BONES!!!!!!!!

BREAKING NEWS! DIDDLIES EARN 3 SEED, WILL TAKE ON DIORIO

The Bonediddlies will be playing Diorio, at 915 next Monday, in the first round of the playoffs. This was a great surprise to the team as they were expecting to be the 4 seed, but will take on Diorio, who they have already beaten twice this year. As expected, 1Fedyski will play 8Lafond, 2Ledonne will play 7Horvatin, and 4Naberhaus, will play 5Stemple.

The Diddlies will take on the winner of LeDonne vs. Horvatin, while the winner of Naberhaus vs. Stemple will take on Fedyski, who will beat Lafond.


The Bonediddlies will be practicing and holding a press conference on Sunday.

Diddlies Lose Again

The Bonediddlies came into Monday night's game knowing they were playing for the 2 seed in the playoffs. They all were very focused, and had no reason to believe that they were not going to come out on top. Unfortunately, their bats decided not to show up.

The Bones lost another close one to LeDonne, losing 5-4 in 8 innings. For a 16 inch softball game, the score is very pitiful actually. The Bones had the lead the whole game, leading 3-1, then 3-2, and still held the lead in the 7th. After a leadoff home run by LeDonne's 3 hitter, the Bones held LeDonne scoreless the rest of the inning. The Bones had their chance, but didn't do anything in their half. The next inning, LeDonne put up 2 runs, both unearned, and it proved to be enough.

The Bones tried to get a rally going in their half, getting the first 2 men on base. Schmidt then lined out hard to the left fielder, and J. Eversole grounded into a questionable fielder's choice at 2nd. He then tried to force the issue by taking 2nd, then 3rd, and eventually home. He came up just a bit short of home, as the Bones lost this one 5-4.

So the Bones finish up the regular season 6-4, good enough for 4th in the league. They most likely will draw Noodles and Co. in the first round of the playoffs. They beat them earlier this year, so hopefully history will repeat itself.

Come support the Bones next week, as most likely they will be playing in the 815 slot. GO BONES!

Roster Update

The Bones will have starting 3rd basemen Mike Schmidt in the lineup tonight. They will also use Valente Garza at Catcher. They could possibly add an EH for tonight as well.

Goo out with Back Injury...Schmidt Doubtful

Mike Schmidt, 3B status will be determined at 6 pm Central time.

Garza, Goo ready; Schmidt Questionable

The Bonediddlies have to make a move for their 10th spot to be filled by 4:30 Eastern Time, 3:30 Central. The prognosis for Schmidt appears not to be very good. Mark Goudrealt could be called up, and Valente Garza will get the call as well. More news to come as soon as it is avaliable.

Schmidt Questionable for next weeks Game; Goo gets called up for Jed

Mike Schmidts' status is still in the air for next week for the season finale vs. LeDonne. Mark Goo, who has played 2 games already this year, will be back next week to fill in for Kevin Jednachowski, who will be placed on the bereavement list.

The Bones are looking to obtain the 2 seed, which can only be obtained if they win. If for some reason the Bones lose, they could play Diorio, Noodles, or Muldoons, as the 4th or 5th seeds, but experts are saying there is no way the Diddlies can lose against LeDonne again, because it was by far the worst game for them this year.

Bones set new wins record

The Bonediddlies got back to the grind on Monday night, taking care of business vs. Diorio. The squad prevailed 11-4. As usual, the Bones got off to a slow start, scoring 2 runs in the first 2 innings. The defense reappeared after a terrible showing vs. LeDonne last week. Only one of Diorio's runs were unearned.

Mark Goudreault played very well while filling in for 3rd basemen Mike Schmidt. He played flawless in the field, and had a huge, bases clearing double in the 5th to give the Bones a lead they would not relinquish.

The lineup had a different feel to it tonight, while Dave Kinsey lead off. Also, Evan Mielke batted cleanup while one-time leadoff hitter Joe Eversole was in the 5 hole. It was much more of a singles lineup while Schmidt sat out and coached 3rd. Schmidt dislocated his finger badly at practice on Sunday, and really wanted to play, but the staff decided against it. They are very hopeful he can play Monday in the final regular season game.

The Bones close out the season against LeDonne at 9:15 on Monday night. Just 2 weeks ago, the Bones suffered a 14-12 loss, playing terrible defense. This game also will determine who the 2 seed in the playoffs will be. If the Bones can win, their records will be identical, but they would be 1-1 vs. LeDonne. Then the tiebreaker would come into play. It has not been determined what the tiebreaker actually is yet. LET'S GO BONES!

BREAKING NEWS

The Bonediddlies have called the Triple A affiliate Kalamazoo Kangarooes, and have purchased the contract of infielder Mark Goudreault for tonight's game vs. Diorio. The move needed to be put in by 3:30, or else the Bones would have been down a fielder. This move was made because of the injury to regular third basemen Mike Schmidt. Schmidt could still play as the EH tonight, but his status is still questionable.

Goudreault was called up to play shortstop earlier in the year for the Bones while Joe Eversole was out with a sprained hand. He was hitting .674 with the Triple A club, and was the regular starting shortstop. He will move over to third tonight, and should hit in the middle of the lineup.

Schmidt Injured in side session; Status Unknown

Mike Schmidt was injured on Sunday in a freak injury during batting practice. It is not known if he will play tonight vs. Diorio. Schmidt is one of the diddlies hottest hitters right now, and probably the best fielding 3rd basemen in the league.

A corresponding move will be made later today, pending the status of Mike Schmidt.

Diddlies take one on chin, physically and emotionally

The Bonediddlies lost a 14-12 game to Ledonne earlier tonight. The Score did not reflect how the game went. The Bonediddlies made double digit errors, but were somehow still in the game. This just shows how well the Bonediddlies have been playing lately. To get the tying run on base in the last inning shows a lot of character.

The Bonediddlies received back to back home runs from Pat Eversole and Mike Schmidt, College of DuPage students, but it wasn't enough. The defense was uglier than Piet. Evan Mielke was the only one without an error, Mercy.

If the Bonediddlies can find a happy medium between, a flawless game vs. Muldoons and a God awful game vs. Ledonne, they should win the championship without a doubt. The Diddlies just couldn't find the ears on the ball, and it showed. You have to give credit to Ledonne, they are a good team who just hit the ball where we weren't and took the extra base off our errors.


The Diddlies will take on Diorio who they beat earlier this year. The Diddlies will play much better.

Errors lead to Bones first loss since May; Ledonne prevails 14-12.

The Bonediddlies came into the game on a HOT streak, winning their last five, seeming invincible. Unfortunately, even the Bones are human.

Mike Eversole, filling in for Brady, pitched a great game, allowing one walk, and even contributing a few RBIs. He pitched well enough for the win, but the defense was not there.

It just wasn't the Bones day, even with huge extra base hits from Robillard, Schmidt, and P. Eversole. The offense wasn't great, but was definitely good enough to win this game.

Joe Eversole, the team shortstop, had a bad game from the leadoff spot, not reaching base at all. We caught up with him after the game.

"This was a tough loss for everyone, especially me. I didn't do anything to help the team. An Ofer, and way too many errors for a shortstop. I play the position because I want the ball, and after some errors, I played tentative. There's nothing I can do about it though. It's in the past. You live in the past, you die in the past, the past is for cowards. This just means we have to get it done next week vs. Diorio."

The Bones are closing in on the regular season, and now have a record of 5-3. They are in the running for the 2 seed, but it all depends on what the rest of the league does. They play Diorio at 815 next week, and then a rematch vs. LeDonne to end the season, starting at 915.

The Bones thank you for your support.

Brady out; Eversole in

The Bonediddlies will be without their regular starting pitcher Jake Brady for Monday's 6:15 game vs. LeDonne. Jake must return to the Dominican for personal reasons. He will be placed on the bereavement list, and will be eligible to come off on July 13th, just in time for the game vs. Diorio next week.

In a corresponding roster move, the Diddlies will call up 5'8" right hander Mike Eversole from the Class A Savannah Georgia Peaches. This move was just put through the league front office, and should go through by Monday morning. The Uncle of the twins Pat and Joe Eversole, Mike has been performing well has the single A level, carrying a 3-1 record, with a 4.32 ERA in 4 games. That's extremely good for a 16 inch softball pitcher, and the Bones are hoping he can produce in his callup. He was expected to be promoted to the Triple A affiliate Kalamazoo Kangarooes before the end of the season, but was not expected to see time with the big ball club. He was reached by phone shortly after the news became public.

"Oh yeah, it's awesome. I'm really excited to show the team what I can do in a league like this. Hopefully this won't be my last time here."

Mike will bat 10th in the order, but the Bones are not really expecting him to do much in the lineup. They are expecting him to throw strikes, and let the stellar defense do it's job. See you Monday at 615!

ESPN: Sharar Stoppel back for Monday's game

Stephen A. Smith of ESPN is reporting that Bonediddlies Rover, Trent Sharar Stoppel, will be back in the lineup for the next game.

All Star Voting has closed. All the Bonediddlies have made it, plus Fedyski, Matt Alexander, Art Wagner. Noodles was named as a first reserve. They will be playing Team Japan at a later date, in Tokyo, Japan.

AP: Report on Muldoons vs. Diddlies altercation

It has been confirmed by numerous sources that the Muldoons pitcher, who single handely lost the game for his team, called Joe Eversole a "Smart" A$$ instead of the previously reported "dumb" A$$. The Bonediddlies had to deal with a lot of adversity last night, terrible umpiring, terrible sportsmanship, but it was a nice night to get a W...

Pat Eversole and Mike Schmidt were at an Autograph session at Taco Fresco, of Wheaton, IL, and had this to say about the altercation:

Pat: "We knew that they were bitter, especially the older guys, because they just got their asses totally kicked, shut out, by a better looking and more athletic team. We have more class then one certain individual on Muldoons aka Naberhaus.

Mike: "You always have to be ready to fight, always have to be ready, man!"

(This Standings are not official, because Dan Novak has only made standings avaliable through the first 3 games, 4 for Naberhaus)
The loss gave Naberhaus their 3rd straight, making their record 4-4, since they played a double header earlier in the year, they are one game ahead of the rest of the league. They have 2 games left, both against celluar dweller Lafond, so they should be able to finish 6-4.

The Diddlies have a record of 5-2. The 2 seed is will be theirs if they win out, and possibly the 1 seed if Fedyski falters. This would probably mean the Bones would get Horvatin or Ledonne, according to the standings earlier in the year.

The Diddlies have 3 regular season games left, 2 vs Ledonne, and 1 against old rival Diorio. The rivalry has taken a step back because of the tension between the Bones and Muldoons. The Bones hope to play Naberhaus again, so we can shut those pussies down, and keep the ball.