From: Annette K Nasif <Annette.K.Nasif@jpl.nasa.gov>
As the end of the C-league softball season nears, the Homers declared victory over the Eclectic Eccentrics with a 15 to 3 win. The weather was beautiful, the teasing was friendly, and the dogs even sort of behaved (thanks to Rich for nursing Kona through her separation anxiety episodes).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Scott of of ss of of -- of
Jeff c c 1b -- 3b of c
Adrienne 1b 3b 3b 3b 1b 1b 3b
Ron p of of -- of p of
Robb ss p -- c ss ss p
Tony 3b ss -- p p 3b --
Annette 2b of 2b of of 2b 2b
Richard of -- p ss 2b of --
David of -- of of -- of ss
Joe -- of of of -- c of
Shiela of 2b of 2b of of of
Rich B -- 1b c 1b c -- 1b
[ed. note: dinner at Round Table: Jeff, Ron, Sue, Robb, Scott, Rich, Joe,
Richard]
With many thanks to Sue for being our devoted field manager
The line score:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Eclectic Eccentrics 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 - 3
HOMERS 0 3 2 3 5 2 0 - 15
This was not a game for which the Homers will be remembered for their
offensive talents. There were many singles and doubles but, sadly, we did
not live up to our namesake. The only shining light was Scott, who slammed
a two run homer in the sixth inning. There are reports, however, of a
certain drink-providing player who desperately tried to help his home run
ranking by standing behind veteran batters and whispering, "No home runs,
no home runs!" Is it a coincidence that our batting sucked? The jury is
still out.
Defensively, the Homers played very well and limited the opposing team's runs to a pitiful three. The game ball goes to Joe, who made a spectacular one handed catch to give the Eclectic Eccentrics their third out in the second inning. Not to be outdone, David produced a saving tip-of-the-glove catch in the seventh inning. The team work award goes to Richard, Robb, and Adrienne who conspired for a jaw-dropping double play in the fifth inning. Finally, we must tip our hats to Richard who did not give up any runs while pitching in the third inning.
Cheering us on was David's family; Barbara, Brian and Aaron. Kona, still pining for Tim and Casey, had to settle for Daniel and Gyro who made an appearance late in the game.
The season ending game will be held on Thursday (9/3) against the Goat Scouts on field H2. Please contact Richard or Jeff if you will not be attending.