Softball Catch-up

So I've been rather delinquent with my softball updates lately, but I will attempt to quickly rectify that here and now. We played twice the week leading up to the 4th of July, and both times, we were pressed for guys. On Monday, we had all of 9 guys make it out, which might sound like a recipe for disaster. But not for the Immanuel Church team. Despite the threat of rain the entire evening, we were able to pull out two victories against a newly surging Bible Baptist squad. Both games were hard fought by both teams, and we were excited and relieved to come away with two victories.

Thursday night, we were on the phone calling people out of the woodwork to help us out. With no fewer than 10 of our regulars away on vacation, we pulled out some old friends - Kevin Kunkle and Dan Miller - to give us enough to play. The other team pulled out a couple of ringers, which turned out to be the difference in both games. We lost both games, but we played hard. How difficult was it, you may ask. Well, I played left field in the first game, so that should tell you all you need to know right there. I have not played the outfield in well over 4 years, and I was in no shape to play it Thursday night. Of the 10 guys on the field, 3 were playing their 'natural' positions. In fact, Paul was playing essentially without the use of one ankle. We had difficult convincing the other team of that, since he went 7 for 9 on the night. But each guy played their heart out, and I couldn't ask for any more than that.

So, here's the rundown from last week...

Game 25: Immanuel Church won 5-4
Game 26: Immanuel Church won 12-8

Game 27: Immanuel Church lost 21-11
Game 28: Immanuel Church lost 16-14

2008 Season Record: 14-14