By Ed Fletcher
In a Slugs first, Thursday’s game ended with the game being called off after All-Star shortstop Dustin offered the umpire some healthy eating tips.
The umpire, who refused to give his name for this report, had previously taken out his frustration over his inability to see the strike zone by ejecting Dustin.
“I’m incredulous,” stated utility player Kevin Yamamura. “It makes no more sense than that budget they just passed.”
The league promised to look into the matter.
“I hope they do a better job of looking into it than Pakistan did with finding Osama Bin Laden,” said Kathy Fairbanks.
The game was called just as the Slugs -- who were in the mitts of a one-game win streak -- were poised to mount a furious comeback against Dirty Deeds. Pitcher Erin McGuire had settled in after some early control problems and the bats were about to come alive.
“We had them right where we wanted them,” said manager John Kepley. “Next time, it will be settled on the field.”
