Three games, three losses, a different kind of perfection?
Tuesday, May 31 - Please Touch Museum versus The Franklin Institute, good battles evil, David pitted against Goliath, well, you get the idea.
Despite slight overwhelming odds, your Memorial Ballers put up a valiant effort against the brawny five-time league champions that boast Benjamin Franklin's namesake.
Memorable moments include our first team BBQ - Pasta salad, cupcakes, tomato pie, taco dip and enough hot dogs to feed a third world country! The introduction of ringer and friend Brian Reese who played a solid left and seven innings before pulling his hamstring to the point of no return - Literally. Getting off the field was an ordeal and we haven't seen him since. A constant stream of four letter words as I rounded second base revealed the fact that this co-captain hates running. No really, I only sprint if something is chasing me - In this case it was Adam Phillips on a double to right center. A bobbled but caught pop fly by Leon in right center brought out the claws as Franklin short stop and 'The Beast' Phillips met mid mound for an intense argument regarding softball semantics. A gambling man, Adam will be forced to cough up beer and bravado next time v. The Franklin. Apparently, 'intentionally' bobbling a pop fly is not allowed - Who knew? Also, have they met Leon? I mean, the guy's good, but I would bet no one's THAT good!
Monday, May 6 - Please Touch Museum battled arguably our only remaining chance at a win v. rookie, CCSL newbie, Fleisher Art Memorial.
Despite decent odds and a near perfect roster, your Memorial Ballers lost by eleven with the final score of Ballers, 3 and Fleisher, 14 - We think? The score a tentative collaborative average as we stopped caring and Fleisher should really learn to math.
Moments we want to forget include questionable opposing roster tactics and a variety of infield errors which resulted in more than one un-earned run. Tempers flared as egos grew to unnecessary proportions and the Fleisher began trash-talking like a team that is 7-2 rather than 2-7.
Tuesday, May 7 - Your 'Bad Touchers' took on the aging Pen and Pencil in perhaps our finest defensive display to date and first real softball/baseball score of the season; losing only 7-4!
Amazing plays include many an outfield grab by left center, Andrew Riley - His last, a short pop fly snagged sans breaking stride and beer in hand; truly Baller chic. Armin Pop made his infield debut at second base with Matt Schwartz, Greg Riley and 'The Beast' adding additional ground support. Boasting barely enough players to round out our roster, and already an X chromosome short, I was forced into short right center with newly returned Dan B. in right and Leon staking left. Rather than take an automatic out per line-up rotation, spectator staple Morgan Robinson donned big girl panties and caught for returning veteran Frankie Luz until Ann Goering arrived.
Unfortunately, due to a five run first inning and very little (if any) Baller bat action (BOTH co-captains went 0-4), incredibly solid defense fell short of the win.
Next game - Join us this Tuesday, June 14 as your Memorial Ballers take on the top seeded Philadelphia Museum of Art, former team of our own Captain Emeritus, at Dairy Field, 4 usual time (6:00 PM)!
Also, in honor of their incredibly generous contribution earlier this season, our June 27 game versus Bishop's Collar will be CEO Day! Light refreshments and beverages will be provided - Feel free to bring additional goodies in honor of our amazingly fantastic CEOs; past and present!
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