Game one..

Some words of encoragement from Coach:

Desi Nationals!!!

Well, last night didn't end up the way we wanted, but I think we did real well. Especially considering this was our first 'go-live' on a softball field.....ever! !

We did a lot of good things. I think we all did a good job hitting the ball. It's not easy to stand up there and judge if the ball is a 'strike' or 'ball'. We did fine...and you should all be excited about our next game!!! We're going to get get better after each one. We'll work on the pitching and on the fielding. All that stuff will come along nicely.....we' re just getting acquainted with the game. There were some really nice plays in the field. Appu with a nice sliding catch in Left Field. Leena catching the third out at 2nd base. Preeti S....with a great job behind the plate. Sammy put together a gutsy performance on the mound (not easy standing in the middle of the diamond and making your league debut!!!). Doohms.....with some nice snags at first base. Amit knocked down a hard hit ball right at him and made a couple inning ending outs. Naveen with a fashionable catch in Center field and hustling all over to help back up. Srivalli and Preeti A. running after the balls hit to the outfield and getting them back in as quickly as possible. Shrisha hustling down the line for our only hit in the game!! DJ with a good eye and waiting for her pitches....( sorry about the strikeout).. .

We had a motivational speaker at our company retreat last week. Jim Tunny, NFL referee for 30 years, said the following, "Remember, it's not the aptitude, but the attitude that will determine your altitude and intestinal fortitude. Not only is that a tough tongue-twister, but very true of the Desi Nationals!!! I loved the spirit that we all had during the game.

Please don't get down and feel like we can't compete. We were right in the game for the first couple innings. We'll continue to have fun and eventually kick some ass out there.

Have a great weekend....and we'll have a quick practice on Wednesday night...hope that works for everyone!!!!

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And here is what "Bad Boy", our first baseman has to say:

Peepal,

We did great today! I think we have a lot of potential... ..please don't feel disheartened by the result. We have never played this game before. So, suck it up & lets make sure we improve on this result.

Most importantly, remember to have fun along the way!
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And me says:

Great game, guys! It was so much fun being in the field, playing under the lights, and living the true American past-time. Hustling out into the field, hearing the cheers from ur team, pitching, fielding, catching, hitting, trash-talking.. hmm.. all fun!

Thanks to our photographers, Peru and Amar. They caught some great moments! Thanks again, guys! The photos uploaded arent in the chronological order, blogspot does not give me enuff freedom to do it.