The Anvil/Formic Softball team had our second game on Tuesday night, despite the 106 degree heat. We figured we’re used to functioning in warm temperatures due to a minimally effective a/c system in the office and would therefore be at an advantage against a team that had stayed cool in their own offices all day long. And we were right.
The Foul Balls came out strong against the Griffs of Grady Britton (I think it’s a Harry Potter reference) and kept the first few innings close. Apparently they teach you how to play ball in Jersey because Kurtis wrangled in a grand slam in the 3rd inning that put us ahead of the Griffs. This also marked the first grand slam in Foul Ball history, it was glorious. Kurt continued to earn MVP status with a double play to shut down G.B.
It was a game filled with sweat and blood (no tears, there’s no crying in softball) and a few minor injuries. We were sliding into bases (safe, of course) hitting our own teammates standing on the bases (Dylan’s sorry Anna) and even using our own noggin’s to intercept the other team’s throws. Anna made the game ending catch on a foul ball as catcher and secured our second win of the season 14-11.
Stay tuned for updates after our game next Wednesday, and maybe I’ll remember to bring my camera one of these days, and we’ll have real pictures.
Great game Foul Balls! We played against a tough team and came out on top, LOVE IT!
I missed Sportscenter on Tuesday night, but I am confident that the Foul Balls had at least 4, maybe 6 web-gems in the Top 10. Nice game Foul Balls!