Ahhh. Memories.

Oh, Slugs...remember what victory was like? Remember when I was talking about the league championship? Memories, all alone in the moonlight. I remember the memories.

We started the night listed as the top team in the D2 league, even ahead of Papa Flanagan's. But, Amara, the "Melrose Place" team had designs on our title. It seems they must have practiced since we last met, maybe even recruited some more players from the ol apartment complex.

A few game notes: Our bats were not hot, despite the arrival of the Demarini Ultimate Weapon. Coach Tam, writing in third person, is blaming the bye week. "We all felt a little rusty out there." She also thinks all that subbing at mid-game didn't allow us to hit our stride. Of course, our second half players did an excellent job, including Ed Fletcher, who made a superb catch in left field. Coach Tam also finds herself missing former shortstop and traitor Chris Bryce (pictured above at left), and she's also seriously wishing Christa would hurry up and return from summer vacation.

I'm adding a little audio supplement to get you all amped up for the next game. Click here to hear Judy with her famous Slugs cheer.

In other news, the Slugs have some new fans.


Last night, there were two senior citizens rocking trucker hats and fancy pants watching our game very intently. What better to do after the early bird special at Denny's. But, I swear I saw them laughing at us at one point. Still, it was excellent to have some spectators who are not our spouses, children or parents.

Practice, Practice Practice:
We're getting together this Sunday at 5:00 to rekindle our bats. If fields are available, we'll also do a few drills, including a "pickle" drill. I will be renting out the slow pitch softball cage at the Davis batting cages at Playfields Park for a full hour starting at 5 PM. Please be there on time so we can all get in plenty of swings. After practice, we'll retire to Woodstock's fine pizza and beer.

The All-league championship:
Because of our "successful softball season" the city has invited us to play in an all-league tournament. This year's tournament is September 15/16. I think it will cost us $200-ish, and I am going to suggest that we skip it. I am going to be out of town on the 15th and was hoping to catch an A's game on the 16th. Anyone up for an A's game instead?

Next Season - Starts the week of September 4. Sounds like everyone is in...but please let me know if you are not.