Guest Blogger Weighs In, Breaks Scale

Sadly, the Big Sexy had to miss the first round of the playoffs to tend to the end of the little league season. But don't fret, Paul Friedrich had your back! He knows that such a literate and well read bunch, needs to have a weekly dose of Be Silent prose. I am happy to say he did an excellent job! Below is Paul's recap of the thrilling 2-1 win last week...

As Yogi Berra has said, “It’s not over until it’s over!”  Such was the case last night as BSBD took on the Longshots in a rematch of the season opener. In the last inning and facing what should have been the last batter, our elderly yet still productive pitcher Paul decided to make the situation much more difficult as he produce the only error of a truly defensive masterpiece.  After fielding a ball hit right to him by our obliging opponent’s bat, he threw a “dead fish” to Robbie at Short in an ignorant attempt to force a runner at second base.  What was he thinking?  He could have easily tossed an underhanded “

cold beer” to Mr. Dodge at first base.  Now he has put the winning run on first base.  However, to prevent a team “tar and feathering” incident and banishment from the overflowing supply of beer that newcomer Kyle dutifully brought (using the formula that Rob and Bob instructed him with), Paul calmly gets the ensuing batter to fly out to end the game.  Whew!  A 38 minute 2-1 victory became a satisfying feat that keeps the win streak alive.

    

The defensive performance of the BSBD infield of Brett, Mark, Robbie and John rivaled that of any Arden Park team past or present (at least in the last 28 years). This fearless fielding foursome completed two double plays and at least 12 ground ball outs without a miscue.  We may have to move Maves to pitcher.  I know he can throw darts to second base.  Our makeshift outfield of Scott, newcomer Brett, Kyle and old-timer Rob failed to allow the opposing team an extra base hit.   What else can you ask for?  Take note Trevor and Greg!  Even though we only scored two runs are hitting is improving.  Moving John into the cleanup position was beneficial as he produced both RBIs.   Take a second note Trevor and Greg! A few lucky catches, especially the ice cream cone catch of Mark’s fly in the first inning, prevented us from breaking out.  The next game might produce a barrage of batsmen.  Even the switch hitting pitcher who cannot throw seems to be finding comfort on the politically correct side of the plate.  The TSOX are in for a tough one.