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StayWell battles Fourth Estate in scrimmage
What a fantastic game. The score is deceiving. We held them for six innings,
but
we were no match for the mighty bats of the State House Press.
I think this is the first game of the year where a StayWell employee is awarded
MVP. How (or should I say "Howe"?) fitting that it be that employee's first
game.
The MVP award goes to Peter "Howe'd You Like That?" for his offensive and
defensive performances. He also wins the award for most new nicknames in one
game.
Offensive Notes
Peter also showed 'em how at home plate with a screaming three-run homer at his
first at bat. Thanks to Peter, our team continues to average one home run per
game. He also had a 2 RBI single in his next at-bat. His speedy base running earned him the second nickname Peter "Wheels and" Howe. Steve "Wheels" Baer has
some competition in the speed department. And Howe.
Knowing that he had some serious action on the line, Kevin "Don't Call Me Pete
Rose" Sullivan reached in every plate appearance with two singles, a walk, and
an RBI. He also made sure to score two runs in hopes that we'd beat the spread.
If we could just get him to hit more two-baggers, we could call him Kevin
"Double Down" Sullivan. (Hit me.)
On a similar note, Craig "Trump Card" Trumm trumped up his stats. with a
fantastic, stand-up triple, a single, and two runs in three at-bats.
Wendy hit like Wender Woman last night. She had three hits in three at-bats and
an RBI. Her heads up base running helped her cross home plate twice.
Lisa "Don't Call Me Sussudio" Chiuchiolo reached at every at-bat with two
singles, a walk, an RBI, and two runs. "O" Kay Jones was more than OK with two hits and an RBI in three plate
appearances.
Michelle "Shocked" Fugere shocked the Fourth Estate with two walks giving her
an
on-base percentage of .667.
Dave "Spider-Man" Plunkett was definitely using his Spidey Sense[TM] when he
placed a perfect RBI double.
Defensive Notes
Until that last inning, our only fan, Lynn Whittemore witnessed some of our
best
fielding yet. Thanks for showing your support again, Lynn!
Craig "Trump Card" Trumm impressed us all with his soft glove and hard arm in right field. He made a perfect throw to the plate that was only a second too
late.
Wendy "Wender Woman" Millard, "O" Kay Jones, and Michelle "Shocked" Fugere all
played very well at second base. And Michelle didn't add to her bruise
collection! Sorry, Michelle. Maybe next time.
Dave "Spider-Man" Plunkett continued his web-slinging ways at third base.
At first base Robert "Mr. Stretch" Orleman truly lived up to his name when he
salvaged a bad throw by yours truly for one of the prettiest plays of the
evening. I think he's an inch taller now.
In his first game of year, Peter "I'll Show You" Howe did just that in left
field last night. His wheels, vacuum, and cannon are all welcome additions to
our outfield. Lisa "The Rocket" Chiuchiolo pitched another great game even though she didn't
have her favorite umpire, Joe, to help her out. She was forced to use the
Government League Strike Board. Still, she struck out one batter, only walked
one, and only let up one home run.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Everyone had fun last night. Most importantly, our newest additions to the
team,
Kay and Peter, had a blast and played very well. I think we found two more
Sluggers for next season. I'd better sign them now before they get swept up in
the free agent market.
Also, playing a superior team like the State House Press only makes us better.
You could see our fielding improve as the game went on (except for that last
inning, of course, but I think that was sheer exhaustion) because we were
playing against some fantastic hitters. We look forward to more of this
fun--albeit difficult--practice.
WILL THERE BE ANYMORE GAMES?
Yes. We are trying to schedule more scrimmages for some upcoming Monday nights.
We may have a game or two on Wednesdays, too.
I'll keep you posted.
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