Raging Storm, our slo-pitch team, played two games last night against two different teams and lost the first while winning the second. Both games came down to the wire in Hollywood ending style. In fact, I don't remember two game quite as exciting.
Following last week's game, I came to the realization that my ancient ball glove was becoming a detriment to my play at shortstop. I vowed to purchase a new glove, but I didn't get around to it before last night's games. So, at the 11th hour, I borrowed my brother Steve's glove and my performance was much improved. Does anyone know where I can get a good bargain on a decent glove?
In the first game, we came to the plate in the bottom half of the last inning trailing the Etobicoke Sharks by four. A two out rally put two on with us trailing by only two and yours truly coming to the plate. It was crunch time, a true test of one's mettle. I stepped into the batter's box, stared down the opposing pitcher and promptly ripped a solid line drive single over second base. With two outs, the runner on second was waved home. Unfortunately, in a dramatic play at the plate she was called out and we lost. It was a bitter pill to swallow.
The second game was almost as exciting. This time, we were holding on to a lead in the final inning with the Sidewinders batting. A little luck and some timely hitting put them right back in the game. With two outs, it looked as if they were going to come all the way back. Then, I climbed the ladder to snag a flailing blooper that just cleared the infield to end the game.
This final game against the Sidewinders was filled with tension. Verbal assualts were exchanged throughout and at the end it looked like it might come to blows. In previous seasons, this kind of blow up was commonplace. I remember during the playoffs one season our ball game became a good ol' fashioned rumble but it looked as though those days were behind us because cooler heads had prevailed all season...until yesterday. I sort of missed it so yesterday wasn't all bad.
I'll update the statistics later today and you'll find them on the Raging Storm home page.
