That's the way the ball bounces

Game 23: Immanuel CMA won 8-3
Game 24: Immanuel CMA lost 20-14

2008 Season Record: 12-12

Well, it had been over a week since we last played, and I was worried that we might be a little rusty. Of course, the layoff was also a welcome respite given the way our last evening of ball went. We were a little short in numbers for the night - under 13 guys for the first time all season - but not short of heart.

We hit the ball well all evening, which was a welcome change to recent games, where we hit well in one game, and struggle at the plate in the second. We had a number of line drives up the middle that were caught by the opposing teams pitcher, a feat that few in this league will make repeatedly. Mech Bic repeatedly shifted their outfield to cut off some of our line drives, and they had the speed to make it back deep when needed. It was actually kind of impressive to watch. So when we found the holes in the outfield, it made things even sweeter on our hits, because they were few and far between.

I was impressed with the way we fought back in the second game. We spotted them an 11-2 lead in the first two innings, and fought back the whole way for the rest of the game. I really can't ask for much more. Softball's one of those games where you can't expect to hold a team scoreless for innings at a time, you just have to try to win each inning. After those first couple of innings, we did exactly that.

We had some guys playing a little out of position last night due to some of our absences, but everyone performed admirably all night. I'll take a 3-1 record against Mech BIC, especially given their dominance over us the last few seasons.