Bad Gnus Put the Sleeves on the Meatheads

A wild day of 21st century, virtual player-whoring helped the Bad Gnus continue their torrid season start. A record 11 Gnus called in "sick" for the game this week. After a frantic emptying of the e-mail directory and the recision of "outs" from Greg and Howard, their were 11 players for the Gnus at game time. Unfortunately, the Balco Bombers/WIN Financial had only 7 players. Greg volunteered to pitch for the meatheads while a variety of players took turns catching for them.

Crazy, but Howard reported that one of the bros told him that they have a lot of little league issues this time of year. Normally, I'd be able to completely relate and sympathize. But I have a hard time believing any of these lug-heads see there kids any more frequently than every other weekend. Check out the liberal visitation these guys are getting! I suppose there is not a day care facility next Showgirls for their baby mamas to use.

Here are a few of the Bombers relaxing after the game at Park Ultra Lounge. Actually, the Bombers were a little more reserved than usual. These guys must of been busy coaching up those boys. "Stone, you better get yo' cleats up when you are sliding it to second! No pussy son of mine's going to avoid a tag."

We ended up with three Rex Davises (Davi?) who all contributed very well. None as well as Rex John Murphy who was 4 X 4 while holding down a solid first base. Doug pitched for the first time in 8 months and proved you don't need knee ligaments to throw strikes. Walked no one. Combine that with excellent defense and consistent hitting and you get a 17-5 Bad Gnus victory! That moves the Gnus to 3 and 1 on the season and on the brink of first place.

The Bad Gnus liked the flavor of Greg's pitches! There hasn't been something so tasty tossed underhand to me since the slow-motion, ice-cold Newcastle the Ahern boys tossed to me in thanks for picking up a game with them. The Gnus batted around in the first inning by drilling the ball all over the field. They started hot in the next inning until Teddy Ballgame scooped a ball at the plate. He can't stop himself from making spectacular digs.

The Big Sexy was a wizard with his glove. He was channeling his inner Brooks Robinson or at least his inner Eddie Shaldone. A new Arden Park (note: unofficial) record was made by the 12 outs by a third baseman Mike had a hand in. Don't expect that on a weekly basis..

In fact, the whole team is just straight picking the ball with the glove this year! I don't believe there were any errors for entire team. That has been a constant in the early season and clearly the reason for the early season success of the Bad Gnus.

Overall it was a great night of softball. There was a big crowd watching the game in beautiful weather. The Galliano family made their first visit to a Gnus game! Sadly, there was no beer!! WTF? There needs to be some kind of system set up. That's just poor team management right there.

Next up: Beach Hut. They are undefeated from what I hear. But they haven't played the best team in the league yet. Bring it on, sandwich slingers!