Everything is to the back with a little slack...

The first thing I'd like to do is apologize for the title of my previous post. It is awful. I'll stay away from hideous puns like that in the future... unless it's a really, really good one.

For those of you who were unable to attend the game, I'll start with the good news. We no longer have to worry about preserving our winning streak. Now, on to the recap...

In 92 degree weather (heat index of 96), nine members of IGMW2SA3 played the Last Placers at storied Cochituate Field. It was not destined to be an easy game, starting with the Wayland police conveniently setting up roadblocks on RT-30, to make getting out to the field even more fun that it normally is. But the straggling Thirds found their way to the field, so game on.

With nine people on the field, we played without a fourth outfielder, which came to haunt us as the Last Placers found the holes in our defense. This was something I made easier for them by offering up pitches that were either three feet wide of the plate, or meatballs so juicy they would make an Italian grandmother proud. Still, some good defense was played, with Jon looking sharp at first and some nice catches on long balls in the outfield (Susan, Derek, Mario).

But the Last Placers also played some solid defense, retiring the side in the fourth on three consecutive 5-3 grounders (third baseman to first baseman). In the end, the Placers prevailed with heavier bats, beating IGMW2SA3 10-5 after five innings.

As in our first game, we had to provide a catcher for the other team... it's too bad we don't get runs for that, as it can be a hot and dusty job (thanks Meredyth!).

The first pitcher of beer at our next drink-up is on me, for 1) forgetting my cleats (having shown up in sandals) and, 2) going Kris Kross and wearing my shorts backwards. I'll point out that these were gym shorts; it wasn't like I had zipped up a pair of Mario's skater shorts backwards.


Fun facts:

1. Bill Murray's first film appearance was in the movie Meatballs.
2. Jermaine Dupri, who discovered Kris Kross when they were performing in a mall in ATL, was the youngest charting producer at age 14.
   

Orange you glad?

So, I think there were some people who weren't psyched about our Texas Orange color. I have a few thoughts on that:

1. At least we're not that poop brown color that the Piranhas were sporting
   
2. Texas Orange is very easy to spot when trying to find the apres-game watering hole
3. Texas Orange can't be too bad if two teams in our league chose it (see BSSC softball teams)
4. Why in the world did two teams choose the poop brown color?

That is all...

Game 2 reminder and directions

Game 2, Sunday, June 4. 3 PM. Tufts Park (1 - it's the field near the pool). Yes, we're playing the lime team, which pretty much assures us we will see the ugliest combinations of uniforms ever on a baseball field. (Only the 1976 Chicago White Sox (yes, they wore shorts) may have looked worse.

Anyway, here are the directions to the field. (Check a map - it's the corner of Morton Ave and Main St in Medford). The BSSC directions are notoriously terrible. Also, if you're taking the bus, you automatically win some kind of dedication award.

From the North:
93 South to Exit 31 for Route 16. Move into right lane and turn right following signs for Mystic Ave. At lights go straight, crossing Mystic Ave/Rte. 38. Go thru next lights, at 2nd lights go left at Main St. Tufts Park is ahead on right. Turn right after Park onto Morton Ave and Park here if playing at field 1, for field continue down Morton Ave and Park or enter parking lot at end of field on right.

From the South:
93 North to Exit 31 for Route 16. Take Main St/Medford Square exit on right. At end of ramp go left at lights, go thru flashing light and bear right at Mobil Station onto Main St. Follow Main St for 1 mile. Tufts Park is on right. Turn right after Park onto Morton Ave and Park here if playing at field 1, for field continue down Morton Ave and Park or enter parking lot at end of field on right.

By MBTA:
Take the Red Line to Davis Square, then take the 94 or 96 bus. Or, take the 94 or 96 bus out of Medford Square.