Hits Fall in Finale

The Hits can hold their heads up high despite last night's 6-1 defeat at the hands of The Luck Dragons. Everyone played well, we hit the ball great (even though it was right at the defense) and we drank a lot afterwards.

Perhaps our downfall was being too sporting as we probably could have walked every at bat, but we swung at everything anyhow. After all, we are The Solid Gold Hits not The Solid Gold Walks*. I mean, it's rec league softball and walking is boring, so I say we stick with what we're doing.

Sure, we didn't win the championship, but at the end of the season last spring we were 1-7 with our average deficit somewhere around 50 runs per game. So we've come a long way and we can still out drink any team out there.

During our end of season party numerous accolades were handed out. Our "army of fans" were recognized with "trophies" made of peanuts and plastic army men, while Leticia took home a cocktail glass trophy adorned with a tiara and sunflower seeds to recognize her for being the "Perfect Attendance Princess" as she was the only member of the squad to make each game.

This year's MVP went to Sonya for her continued excellence and professionalism on the mound. Outside of Chris N., who is only able to be with us half the time, no one likes to pitch and Sonya has come through for us on many occasions.

After a team shot of Goldschlager, the official cinnamon schnapps of The Solid Gold Hits, we demolished 6 pizzas from Luigi's, the official sketchy pizza joint of The Solid Gold Hits and called it a night, the official time of day of The Solid Gold Hits. And so ended our season.

Thanks to everyone for coming out this year. Perhaps we'll do it again soon.

*This line was stolen by me from some older guy with a mustache.

Solid Gold Hits Take Over First Place!

The Solid Gold Hits needed a dramatic last inning rally to down the mighty Bulldogs 9-4 Tuesday night.

Down for most of the game, the Hits entered the final inning down 4-2 when Lisa legged out an infield single and Game Ball winner, Brett, brought her home with a 2-run home run to tie.

The Bulldogs left the door open for the Hits' last inning heroics by playing like big sissies. In the second to last inning, they attempted to "run out the clock" by walking slowly up to the plate and taking a bunch of pitches, but this plan backfired as they just ended up striking out and making fools of themselves. Then, after Brett's game-tying homer, with two outs and a runner on first, the sissy Bulldogs got the bright idea to intentionally walk Dustin so that they could pitch to a girl (Jessica) instead. This was one of your all-time backfires since they didn't know the rule that states if you walk a guy with 2 outs then the girl who is up next can decide if she wants to bat or simply take first base. Jessica simply took first base, Chris N. came up with the bases loaded and the rout was on. Way to know your rules, Bulldogs.

The Hits had spectacular performances right on down the line. Chris N. pitched another masterful game, Amber caught everything that was thrown her way at first base, all the outfielders made great plays, everybody made contact at the plate and many people were unselfish enough (with our surplus of players last night) to volunteer to sit out a few innings.

It was beautiful and it put the Hits into first place with one game remaining. We'll need to defeat the Luck Dragons next week to secure the league championship, but for now let's enjoy celebratory breakfast pizza.

Hooray!

Rally hair

The runs pour in.

The bench goes crazy!

Victory is secured!

The fans and their huge megaphone

Brett dispalys his Game Ball

Post-game weenies (the ones on the grill).