They're Here!

Fresh-cut Christmas trees arrived today at the Malibu High Athletic Booster Club lot at the corner of PCH and Heathercliff. As a reminder, the tree lot is the main fundraiser for all of the athletic programs--including baseball--at Malibu High.

Thanks to all the baseball players (and others) who showed up this morning to help unload the trees.

O Tannenbaum, O Breakin' Down

Actually, it was the truck carrying the Christmas trees that broke down according to Coach Gallo. The bottom line, though, is that there will be no trees to unload today. Spread the word--and set aside some time on Friday to unload Christmas trees.

Games today: the JV plays at 8:30 and the varsity at 2:30. Both games are at Westhills.

O Tannenbaum!

Christmas trees will be delivered to the tree lot on Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. All Malibu High baseball players are strongly encouraged to be there to help unload the truck.

The fall league schedule for Sunday has been changed (see the post below) so varsity players will be able to work at the lot before heading to Westhills for the 2:30 p.m. game against Chatsworth.

Also, while hours volunteered at the tree lot are always appreciated, Friday has been designated as the day for baseball and softball players to staff the lot. Baseball players should be sure to sign up for some Friday slots.

Change Is Good

Changes in this weekend's schedule appear to be complete. Here's where things stand for Week 8 of the Westhills Fall League:

• Malibu's JV team plays Westlake at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday morning at Westhills.
• Malibu's varsity team plays Chatsworth at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at Westhills.

Home Games

Both Malibu teams will play at Malibu High this weekend. The varsity plays Oak Park on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and the JV plays Buckley at 11:40 a.m. (Please note that this is a change from the original schedule.)

(Help preparing the field prior to warmups for the 9:00 a.m. game would be greatly appreciated.)

Fall Batting Averages

Here, thanks to Dave Bowman, are the fall batting average leaders for Malibu through the first six games (based on a minimum of 10 at bats):

1. Greg Kernodle -- .500
2. Matt Bowman -- .455
3. Stephen Williams -- .400
4. Jared Weinstock -- .357
(tied) 5. Jace Dispenza -- .333
(tied) 5. Sloan Campi -- .333
(tied) 5. Wesley Semkin -- .333

Check back soon for more stats.