Rockies - Reds

The T Ball season has finally come to an end. Two weeks ago we believed the season would conclude while Colin and I were on vacation. However, the rains forced another postponement a week ago and finally tonight, the game was played. This was a two-inning game as both teams were losing interest; both coaching staffs were also losing patience.

Colin connects for the last hit of the season. Tonight he was two for two and drove in eight runs.

Colin and Ashely protect the right side of the infield. Trying to keep the attention of all players we decided to throw ground balls between batters.

And another implementation late in the season was the positioning of two infielders on each side of the pitcher's mound. Jon and Kennedy fought for those hit up the middle.

Rockies - Padres

Unless next week's game is rained out, tonight was the last game for Colin and I. Tonight's game was made up from a rain out in June. Played under cool and windy conditions with a chance of rain, there was good and bad in the performance. While one of our best performances of the year came after a two week lay off due to weather, it may be safe to say that playing the second game in as many days had the opposite effect. Execution in the field was less than desirable, yet the second inning had the best performances at the plate of any one inning this year. The tee was not brought out for one batter.

This is the 2009 edition of the Coralville Rockies. Front Row:(L-R) Ava Johnson, Baylee O'Connor, Madeline Negley, and Kennedy Bombei. Middle Row:(L-R) Carson Lamb, John Syata, Grey Christian, Ben Peterson, Dane Christian, Colin Engelbert, and Jack Osland. Back Row: (L-R) Coaches Scott Osland, Matthew Engelbert, and Eric Bombei. (Not Pictured Gillian Biscupski and Ashley Dyson).

The Middle Infield in the second inning. Colin and Baylee had the middle of the infield covered. Kennedy played off second base.

Colin races home from third to score a run for the Rockies.

The team's attention span begins to waver. Ben checking out what he can see with the glove in his face. Colin at third kicking his heels up in excitement to play with his teammates.

Colin and I watch the '09 season come to a conclusion, but we can't wait for the 2010 season to begin.

Rockies - Phillies...Play Ball

A week after the initial match-up was suspended by rain, the Rockies and Phillies got together to make up the game. Both teams had great representation on a night where the sun made it very warm. Many of the five / six - year olds had a tough time dealing with the heat.

Here Colin struggles to maintain his attention with the on-field action.
The heat got to many in the infield. Second from left is Dane who is making designs in the sand like his twin brother (far right).

Colin played first base in the final inning...

...and stopped every ball that came his way.

Rockies' Night at the Kernels Game

What began as Coralville Rockies Night at the Kernels game turned into two of its members watching Cedar Rapids take on Fort Wayne. It was another comfortable night at Perfect Game Park.

Night falls on Perfect Game Park, better known as Memorial Stadium.

Colin took his friend Madeline to tonight's game. Maddie also follows Colin to the various games set up around the field.


The night wasn't complete until Colin got to meet Kernel's mascot, Mr. Shucks.

Rockies - Phillies...Play Suspended

Its Tuesday so that means it is either T Ball Night, or otherwise "Storms in the Coralville Area" night. However tonight play made its way into the bottom of the first before lightning and heavy rain entered the area. Teams are looking at trying to make up the game on Monday, July 13.

Self-titled, Coach Colin looks over the line up card prior to the start of the game.

The left side of the infield had Maddie at 3rd and Colin at SS.

John played the SS position close to second while Gillian played 2nd, Ben a shallow Right Field and Jack the First Baseman. The Rockies were hit hard by vacation this week.

Rockies - Yankees

After two weeks of rainouts, it was a cloudy and cool evening on Coraliville's ST Morrison South's diamond. The hometown favorite Rockies took on the Coralville Yankees. The long layoff didn't affect the travelling purple team. The first inning showed much promise as execution in the field was good and the bats came alive. The next two innings were good but many of the young player's attention spans quickly waned.

Colin was the true clean up hitter tonight. He batted last in the line up and did a remarkable job of driving in all of the runners on base. The only one on the team to hit three home runs and drive in 12.

The right side of the infield in the first inning. Colin played a shallow center field.

In the second inning Colin moved to first base. Ava (left) played the rover position and backed up Colin on throws to first.

The left side of the infield. Few balls were hit to this side and the players perservered through a drought of balls hit to their side.

Members of the Rockies in the dugout waiting for their turn at the plate. Next Tuesday the Rockies travel back to ST Morrison North and take on the Phillies.

Rockies - Reds...Rained Out!

With threatening skies the second straight game on the Rockies schedule has been postponed. The Rockies and Reds will look to another date to play.

Rockies - Padres...Rained Out!

Colin's T Ball game with the Padres was rained out Tuesday night. A make-up date has yet to be announced.

Rockies - Dodgers

I'll take the tie tonight, but I'm afraid going on total runs, we may have lost tonight. The Rockies were short a few players who were visiting grandparents, this first week after the summer dismissal from school. The Rockies played a Dodgers team that played a bit better than the A's team of a week ago. Much room for improvement and we look forward to the rest of the season.

Colin stands in the batter box waiting for the pitch.

Only able to take one base at a time, Colin advances to second.

Power Hitter Ben steps into the box.

The left side of the infield. This was early in the first inning--before the five-year olds attention span began to wane.

The right side of the infield. In t ball, the right fielder plays inside the grass.

Coralville Rockies

Tonight was the start of the Coralville Rockies T Ball Season. Their opening opponent were the Athletics. Due to darkness, the game was called after two innings and the teams tied. Below are photos.

Colin ready for the pitch.

Coach Matt pointing Madeline to the right position.

The Rockies listening to one of their two asst. coaches.

Kennedy communicating with the SS on who will take the throw.

Gray has second covered.