A Tale of Two Somethings

Previously on Rising Suns Softball: We dropped a game to the Fleischer and found out that Tina desecrated the Commisioner's Cup.

Tonight's Episode: Our first game of the Facepalm Double Header saw us venture to the cold, hard tundra of Belmont 4 to square off with the Tap Room. A team known for its power hitting added more power hitters, who spent a lot of time sending the ball somewhere toward Altoona. There wasn't much to be done about that, but according to the book we held them to a couple of scoreless innings later in the game. But enough about them. Let's talk about us. First and foremost, we scored 15 runs, which is the most runs we have scored in one game. The fifth inning was particularly kind to us, as five batters scored in a row. Not too shabby.

Snark Tank getting crowded

The following evening, we met the Catahoula Refugees at Dairy 2 for an equally chilly encounter. In the top of the first, we retired the top of their order in a beautiful 1,2,3 inning. After that, the Fugees started putting up more runs. As Catahoula is easily the best fielding team in the league, we didn't start scoring until the fifth inning, when I called BK safe at first. Derm insists he made the throw in time, but it was a bit closer from my angle. At any rate, we woke up a bit and put some runs on the board.

As far as predictions go, I expected 25-10 against the Tappers. Both teams scored 5 additional runs, so I was a bit off on the score but right on point with the deficit. As for Catahoula, I was thinking 17-9 and it ended up being 17-5. I think it'll be closer next time.

After the game, First Lobster announced the results of the first ever intra-team draft for next Tuesday's scrimmage. I'm looking forward to the heckling, the practice, and the free beers Team Rising will be giving us after the game. GO SUNS!

The Scores: 30-15 SPTR, 17-5 Catahoula

Mr. Bump Injury Report: Three games in a row with no bloodshed! Huzzah!


Harry, making bad decisions



Aesop's Moral Victory of the Game: Scoring 15 runs against SPTR and the top of the first against Catahoula

When Your Bank Says No, Champion Says Yes Champion of the Game: For the game against the Tap Room on Monday, I'm going to go with John and Max for their hitting. The Catahoula game honors go to newcomer Walter for an impressive debut.

Quotes:

"I have 4 less teeth in my mouth than you do!" - Mrs. Buddy
"More room for activities!" - Some asshole

"Worst blog post ever." - Someone who does not like the blog

"Yeah, mines real small. It's cold." - Speak-N-Spellman

"Please make that last longer." - First Lobster

"Narragansett? What's that?" - Someone wearing a Narragansett shirt

"The kids said I looked like Harry Potter." - 2012 Mike
"You don't." - 2012 Jill
"It's going to be your blog nickname anyway." - 2012 Pat
"He doesn't even look like Harry Potter." - 2013 BK

"You've got to try a fat lesbian!" - Maureen

"I was reading your blog and couldn't figure out why you kept talking about Burger King. Then I realized you meant Pickle." - Derm

"Goddamn you shortrib, you've ruined this brisket for me!" - Me, according to B3

"You need adult supervision." - Barry to Harry

"No one can cock block BPH." - Kidnappable Allie

"I need balls." - Whitmarsh