Summer Co-ed Softball at Irving Park Mon/Wed

We weren't sure about killa Cam when the game first started; that giant fro at the plate was surely going to prevent us from seeing balls and strikes. But once the game got rocking, Cameron played the catcher position to perfection. Only one ball got by him, and that's what us umps love: to feel safe and secure behind a big, beautiful man fro. Now if only those balls weren't so dead. Cameron, next time we will use the yellow balls and you might get one out of the infield. ;)
Cheers!

Brennan showed one of the best plays I've seen of sportsmanship, he smacked a ball way over all of the outfielders that was a homer no doubt! But as he was rounding third he was behind one of his players and called them back to third before he went past because she had missed the base, even though no one had seen it. With that happening she had to go back, touch third, then head home and he ended up having to stay at third rather than completing the home run. Great teammate and sportsman for calling his own teammate on the miss of third. I love seeing stuff like this and can't wait to see Brennan back out on the field again, nice work!!

This game was circled on all of the players' calendars as soon as the schedule was released back in early June...two teams that work hand in hand and share a common goal during the day, yet at a drop of a dime compete at the highest level on the softball field. Bragging rights, pride & a very interesting "trophy" was on the line between Clear & Result, two teams that came ready to play (and talk a little bit of smack) in a game that didn't disappoint the large crowd gathered on this fine night for softball.
With team Clear building an early 7-2 lead in the game, it appeared to many that the pressure may be too much for team Result. Not a chance in this game, with Result getting hot at the plate in the middle innings and pulling within striking distance. Time was running out, 15-15 going into the bottom of the last inning...it was time for someone to make a statement. Carson Moran did just that and then some, leading off the inning with a blast of a walk-off home run, sealing a hard fought victory and ensuring they would be the talk of the office for months to come.

Not only was Matt and offensive machine hitting two grand-slams in a row, he also made some solid catches in the outfield. He turned it up a little bit for this game and he had his 95 year old Grandpa there watching him and cheering him on. With his Grandpa their watching in the stand Matt was able to help lead his team to an awesome opening round victory of the playoffs. Not only was his grandpa their to be his biggest fan, rumor has it that Matt, his grandfather and maybe even a few teammates were going out for a beer together after the game to celebrate their victory. Great job making your Grandpa proud!

This is a special POTW for Energy 350 and Mike, the team was playing for there president of Energy 350 who was out tonight. Mike is a classy guy on the field that just likes to be out there for the fun of the game no matter the outcome. Other than being a classy act, Mike also hit some dingers today and played great in the field, all the best to Energy 350, there president, and the upcoming season, great job!