Slugs victorious!

It took three games, but the Slugs got their first win of the season Thursday, an 11-7 conquest of Dirty Deeds.

The Slugs batted around mid-game after a slow start and built up a cushion of several runs.

That was a good thing, because the Deeds started to hit in the last couple of innings. They closed the gap but could not erase the Slugs advantage in Thursday's nightcap.

“We stayed focused, played within ourselves, and finally gave Coach Kepley the win he deserves,” infielder Nancy Fairbanks said.

The Slugs’ success came as every team member wore pink Susan G. Komen wristbands in honor of Sarah Lillis, the wife of Slugs standout Ryan Lillis.

Dan Smith made a strong 2011 pitching debut and also had a good night at the plate. Dustin Nicolodi pounded the ball and played a tight shortstop, battling the infield’s bumper crop of weeds.

Catcher Juliet Williams snared a foul pop behind the plate and had a key hit.

The team celebrated its victory at the Tallac. More than 15 players attended the festivities, where refreshments and pizza were served.

Dribblers:

• Thursday’s game included the first 1-5-3 double play in Slugs history.
  

• Katherine Skorupski’s sister, Elizabeth, of Dayton, Ohio, attended the game and cheered on the Slugs.

• The Slugs face always-tough SoCals Force next week at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday.