Pandemics-
Last night the Mighty Pandemics took to the recently mowed Haines Point field to square off against the “Green Monsters” of the EPA (I guess they changed their name). The Pandemics showed up in full force with 25 strong wearing the beautiful blue Pandemics jersey.
The bats ignited early giving the Pandemics a 4-0 lead after two innings. The Pandemics mighty defense kept the Monsters at a safe distance heading into the bottom of the 6th with the score at 9-3. After Angela Hope batted in a run, giving us a 10-3 lead, the Green Monsters came up for what should have been their final at bat. Andy Briggs, at pitcher, closed the Monsters down in what should have been the final inning by allowing only 2 runs, bringing the score to 10-5. However, the game wasn’t over. The Green Monsters persuaded the Pandemics to play an extra inning. This tactic almost worked, but in the end the Pandemics defense, led by left fielder Ben Sasse, closed down their last inning rally leaving the final score Pandemics 10, Green Monsters 8. It was a great game!
The big wet ball award goes to Patrick Jaxsens and Drew Smith who both cranked homeruns so far, they landed in the Potomac. Credit must be given to the brains of our team, Patrick Conway, who is our infamous white house fellow. On his first at bat, the opposing pitcher recognized Conway, and began bombarding him with comments like… “aren’t you too smart to play softball?” Conway in his gentle manner stepped up and confidently sacked a ball deep into the outfield. While approaching third base, Conway quickly calculated the time he had to reach 3rd base before the ball that had been thrown by the center fielder reached the 3rd baseman. Realizing from his calculation that he had no hope of being safe, Conway hit the turf to perform a move he had determined would be the only chance he had of not getting thrown out. As he slid into the bag, Conway’s shoe knocked the ball out of the 3rd baseman’s glove bringing him safely to third base. It was a brilliantly calculated move.
Ben Sasse also performed a miraculous catch while playing left field. The Green Monsters had 2 on base with 2 outs, and were in the midst of what could have been a game changing rally. One of their power hitters stepped up to the plate and knocked one into deep left field. What happened next was described to me by a bystander who watched the miraculous catch (the sun was so bright we couldn’t see it happen). Allegedly, Sasse turned to run down the screaming ball that was destined to land in the muddy water of the Potomac. Realizing the ball was water bound, Sasse ripped off his shirt, dove in the water, and swam to where the ball was headed and made the catch while treading water. No one from the field could see this spectacular catch because the sun was so bright, or it may have been caused by Sasse’s need for a tan, but regardless the catch was made and the rally ended. As Sasse ran back to the dugout his wavy hair was damp.
It was a great night for softball, and the Pandemics move to 5-0! We are sitting pretty at the top of the league. (League Standings) We don’t have another scheduled game until June 16, but I am going to try to schedule a game before then. You can keep track of the schedule on the blog: www.hhspandemics.blogspot.com
Congratulations again for the great victory! Let’s keep the Pandemic roaring!
GO PANDEMICS!!!
Coach Nelson
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