Hits Win!!!

For reals this time.

In another one of our trademark last-inning comebacks, the Solid Gold Hits pulled off the 8-7 victory over the rival Bulldogs.

The game started strong with the Hits pounding beers and spiked hot cocoa on their way to an early 3-0 lead. From there on, it was a back and forth affair until the final inning when the Hits found themselves down 7-5.

Then, with the bases loaded, ringer John came through with a 2-RBI double to tie the game. With two outs and runners on 2nd and 3rd, Hugh came up to the plate. After fouling two off, he got a hold of one. With what has be one of the best hit balls in all of Solid Gold Hits history, Hugh hit a laser-shot over the shortstop's head to secure the victory.

You'd think that one of those two big hits would earn John or Hugh the gameball, but let's remember that this was the Bulldogs we were playing - the same team that took out Jessica. Lisa remembered this fact, and even though she already had significant knee pain, she was the only one of us who had the guts to take out the Bulldog's second baseman. This combined, with the fact she got a hit, scored a run and got a glove on the hardest hit ball of the night, earned her the gameball - which she quickly downed.

So, with that, the season ends. Outside of that one 6-game losing streak, we had a spectacular season. We started strong, we ended strong and we drank strong.

Of course, an end-of-season award ceremony is in the works. Stay tuned for details.

See you in the spring!