The Hitmen celebrate their win over the Minnesota 5lb Bass, August 2, 2007.
The Hitmen celebrate their win over the Minnesota 5lb Bass, August 2, 2007.

Hitmen Hook 5lb Bass

by Ice, August 2, 2007, 11:35 pm

Thursday’s tilt against the Minnesota 5lb Bass was much anticipated for a couple of reasons. First of all, the game marked the annual return of centerfielder extraordinaire Chris C., (Hitmen ‘03) who was in town for his annual visit home from Boston. Secondly, the game provided a long awaited opportunity for revenge following the Bass’ two game sweep lof the Hitmen last year.

Thanks to some solid play–and questionable umpiring–on both sides, the game turned into a rather tense matchup by CSL standards. This is to say that players on the sidelines actually looked up while pouring themselves another frosty beverage from the cooler, rather than displaying their normal level of oblivion/disinterest. The game went back and forth in the early innings, the Bass being helped by a debatable non-out at 1st base and the Hitmen aided by WhoShotJR’s gerrymandering of the foul line.

Going into the late innings, the Hitmen held a slim 10-9 lead. Some timely hitting and aggressive baserunning allowed us to tack on a five spot before the Bass came up for their final hacks. With darkness falling, however, the outcome was still very much in doubt. The Hitmen would need some good glove work to put the game away… Led by Doc who gunned down the Bass’ leadoff batter from the hot corner and Deke who snagged a foul pop with her quick reflexes behind the plate, we got it.

And so, after the post game pleasantries and photograph, it was off to the bar to celebrate our 11th win of the year.

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  1. Walt says:

    August 3, 2007, 12:15 am

    For our victory, the Hitmen call dibs on the shortstops’ mutual progeny.

  2. Walt says:

    August 3, 2007, 10:03 am

    Looking at the results page, it looks like our secret record is actually 12 wins.

    (Again, the “official” rankings, thanks to the Weatherman: http://www.congsoftball.com/rankings-public.asp)

  3. Ice says:

    August 3, 2007, 10:32 am

    Good eye, Walt. Yes, our real record is 12-1 but we got credit for an extra win when I fat fingered the schedule and somehow the system gave us credit for a 21-3 victory over ourselves on August 18.

    Yep, that’s right, this league is so ghetto that we get points for a game against ourselves that takes place in the future. Awesome.

    Let’s make it come true on tourney day.

  4. Murry says:

    August 3, 2007, 11:05 am

    Explain to me how we are #2 behind a team with a record of 13-3-0, when ours is 13-1-0? They got points for losing 2 more games??? Clearly a Republican designed this point system!

  5. Walt says:

    August 3, 2007, 11:10 am

    I wonder if we lost points for having been beaten by ourselves.

    Actually, according to their wild and crazy system, a win by forfeit isn’t as good as a real win. Which is probably why we have less points.

  6. WhoShotJR says:

    August 3, 2007, 3:42 pm

    I wonder if we will see them in the playoffs? I wonder if that cute chick in the green shorts and green shirt will be there? She’s hot.

    In any event, I am sure they will be eager to play us next year.

  7. Walt says:

    August 3, 2007, 4:38 pm

    ElCap has since verbally chastised me for the length of my shorts in last night’s game. Though I know he has a personal credo on “booty shorts,” I did not know it had become official Hitmen policy. I would like to point out that, as in the above photo, my shorts are certainly no shorter than those of Deke, Murry or Jess. Though not visible in the photo, I’m pretty sure JR and Chris were wearing Speedos.

  8. Ice says:

    August 3, 2007, 4:47 pm

    Walt–

    Your shorts may not be shorter than your female teammates’ but your legs are longer and furrier… Lets aim for a little better coverage next time, big guy.

    Sincerely,
    ElCap

  9. WhoShotJR says:

    August 3, 2007, 4:55 pm

    Yes, it is true I was wearing a Speedo during the photo, and plan on wearing just the Speedo next week for the game.

  10. Ice says:

    August 3, 2007, 5:06 pm

    I know you like to see things from different angles, but that would DEFINITELY be foul, J.R.

  11. BCEagle says:

    August 6, 2007, 10:06 am

    I assure you, wearing the Speedo is a comfort thing! Don’t judge me!

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