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:
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:
- Bill Murray's first film appearance was in the movie Meatballs.
- Jermaine Dupri, who discovered Kris Kross when they were performing in a mall in ATL, was the youngest charting producer at age 14.
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6/18/2006 06:52:00 PM
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