Playing on a Sunday afternoon, with temperatures reaching the high 30’s and half the active roster filling up on the McDeal of the day minutes prior to the opening pitch, the elements were stacked against our heroes. Furthermore, they were to face a formidable opponent in the Genesis. Despite all this, the Lights kept their poise and played big. Though only 16 people show up for the game, the team put on an offensive clinic, played solid defense and showed great sportsmanship and spirit.
With the horror of the past game fresh in their memories, the Fab Five controlling the outfield decided to play it safe and play back. After reading the offense a masterful move was made to adjust to Genesis’ batting habits. Subsequently, not a ball was driven past them and all balls were cut off and had back up. Because the outfield had stepped up, the infield had to follow suit. The infield was heavily tested by the Genesis, and the final obstacle came in the bottom of the 7th. Genesis came out firing, expertly exploiting the holes in the infield. Though the relays were crisp, the hustle and heart of Genesis could not be beat. After they had crossed the plate 7 times, however, the Lights shook it off, regrouped and clinched the game with an out at first.
The highlight of the game was in the top of the 6th. Janette (a.k.a. J. Lo) was down 2 in the count, pressure mounting on both batter and pitcher. As both sides waited in anticipation, Alex (a.k.a. Chouji), not to be overcome with emotion, tossed a perfect pitch over the plate and Janette hammered it into the left field gap. Though it was a close play at home, no one was going to take this away from her. J. Lo’s great hit and awesome base running resulted in her first home run this season – and sure won’t be her last. Other notable performances include the Bri-pod’s three home runs, Stacey’s attempt at the Church cheer, Genesis’ general co-operativity and spirit and the electric-current cheer! Keep it up Lights. Until next game, here’s your insider – Gary (a.k.a. Juuuuice).
PS. If I offended anyone either by their exclusion from this article or their offensive inclusion, I would not be surprised.
Message of the Day:Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
- Romans 12:2
the electric circuit, creating light together.
baby joyce (training up to be on the lights cheering squad) and big joyce.
nitty looking pooped and johnny, one of our cheerleaders.
bringing it back in from a long inning.
