Yesterday's game was awesome. We managed to fend off the storm clouds for 7 full innnings, and it was well worth the effort. In the end, the sky got too dark, and with lightning threatening, we had to call it a day. Numbers were good, with a fully staffed infield and outfield. On paper, the TWOs definitely looked like they had the stronger team, with power hitting and strong defense, but the ONEs refused to be cowed, and they put up a strong opposition. If the game had continued to its full 9 innings, the ONEs might even have won. As it is, the ONEs held the TWOs to only a one run victory. It was the singular play at 3rd that turned the game around for the ONEs. The Mick smacked an extra-bases fly-ball deep into centerfield. Rube may a brilliant play to stop the ball and a perfect throw to 3rd base. Bertrand got the ball with seconds to spare, but as a relative newcomer to the game, he thought that stepping on the base for a forced-play was enough to get the Mick out. Too late, he realised his mistake and put his glove down for the tag, but the Mick had already slid into the base and was called safe. It was a 50-50 call, but the tie goes to the runner. That sparked a resurgance for the ONEs, who came around to score 5 runs even with two outs against them. The TWOs did manage to claw their way back, but were unable to take the win with two innings short.
My Play of the Day, was Diana catching the Mick's opposite field line-drive. He turned on the ball pretty hard and it would have given him extra-bases. The ball was still rising when Diana jumped up and plucked it out of the air. Fine Play. The other Play of the Day, was Mrs Rube giving Bertrand a taste of Singaporean Women. She led him all the way, strung him along like a little puppy, teasing and toying, and just when he thought he was going to get a strike, she put down the barrier and bounced his ball back to sender.
And Now for Something Completely Different.
Who knew, Bertrand has got some mad bowling skills. Though, it must be said he bowls as if the pins did something to piss him off. Basically, the pins were his enemy and he wanted to destroy them. On Another note, The Generalissimo went bowling for the first time in his life (We believe him because he is our friend), and on his debut, he easily broke 100, and if not for some last minute catch-up by the Sandman, would've shamed us all by winning the first game. The Doctors were in da house.
The Generalissimo showing his Form...First Frame, second roll...
The Final Score of the first game. A is for The Generalissimo, and T is for the Sandman.
Yes, I'm C, I started the game with a strike and choked it all away. B is for Bertrand, and
if you look at frame 5, you'll see Mrs Rube's handiwork.
Yes, I'm C, I started the game with a strike and choked it all away. B is for Bertrand, and
if you look at frame 5, you'll see Mrs Rube's handiwork.
Interesting thing occured during the first game. Heidi somehow managed
to roll this. And Rickey offered to pay for her holiday to South Africa if she
could pick up the spare. Scroll down to find out more.
to roll this. And Rickey offered to pay for her holiday to South Africa if she
could pick up the spare. Scroll down to find out more.
The pressure was on, and a Free holiday on the cards. Heidi composed herselfpicks up the ball and steps to the lane. All she needs to do is hook the ball towards
the center pin, let the ball carry to bring down the left pin, and the center pin to
spin and take down the right one. Easy Peasy. Look at this shot. The ball is on target.
It's gonna to do what it takes, and Heidi is going to win herself a free holiday... Scroll Down
There are no more photos. She misses. The Ball hooked wildy to the left into the drain.
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