Monday, June 21 (and NOT Tuesday, June 22 – Our bad!) marked Game 12 of regular season play against the league reigning, always defending and slightly apathetic Franklin Institute.
Due to calendar error and mass confusion, a call for friends, even ringers, went out to all Ballers yielding a delightful response! With starkly absent key personnel (i.e. ‘The Beast’ Phillips and first baseman, Matt Schwartz), Claudia called on friend and future infield staple Tom, Leon bribed brother Jason, while ‘The Rat Pack’ (i.e. Armin, Dan B. and friend Phil) arrived in full force! Unfortunately, despite a surprisingly solid infield sans regulars, an abundant supply of Philadelphia Brewing Company booze, sunflower seeds, Gatorade and sarcasm, the Memorial Ballers lost 2-20.
Memorable moment or two of our game (i.e. warm and fuzzy worthy) include the multiple failed attempts by select Franklin forces to nail my ’95 Impreza, the late arrival of our esteemed co-captain around inning three along with solid defense exhibited by ALL Ballers despite intense, last-minute roster reorganization!
BUT, the undisputed highlight (meh?) of Game 12 took place around inning five when outfield/infield Renaissance Man, and seasoned Baller vet Leon, dislocated his left shoulder on an awkward intentional slide from first into second. Following Leon’s brutal battle wound, ice was quickly salvaged from multiple beer coolers, said cold compress applied, and our star was escorted to the nearest ER for further TLC – However, it has been rumored (ultimately verified) that Leon never saw the inside of any hospital. Apparently, Morgan, loving girlfriend, accidently applied so much pressure icing the wound, she inadvertently relocated his shoulder!
Crying?! There’s no crying in softball!
Monday, June 27 (yeah, we got it right this time), CEO Day and Game 13 against Bishop’s Collar Bar – One of a handful still vying for play-off contention. Unfortunately, we failed to effectively eliminate the Collar; losing by our second slimmest margin yet, an agonizing 16-10.
In honor and celebration of our gracious CEO seasonal support, there was a wealth of cheap summer booze, sunflower seeds and Rice Crispy Treats! Former CEO Nancy Kolb joined the festivities, cheering her team to an almost victory and encouraging peak performance!
Highlights include a diving play outta Adam ‘The Beast’ Phillips, an incredible diving roll catch a la right center, Brian ‘Bloody Bruised’ Rafter, solo homerun from third baseman Greg Riley to deep left field and truly solid play all around by ALL involved!
Three games remain, the trifecta! Join us Tuesday, July 5 on Dairy Field, 4 as the Ballers finish Game 11 v. Art Museum; AND a double header week after! Both Monday, July 11 (Belmont Field, 4) AND Tuesday, July 12 (Dairy Field, 4) will be against the South Philly Tap Room; usually seeded second only to Franklin Force (self-proclaimed scary name for the Franklin Institute)!
- Babe Ruth
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