Lords and Ladies lose, Toad Survives

Today's recap is courtesy of the Lords and Ladies' #1 animal fan, Toad!
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It was a lovely late August day here in the ravine. I had just finished my mid afternoon snack, consisting of whatever the hell toads eat, when I decided that I would wander over to the local ball diamond to take in the day's scheduled game between the Ramrods and the Lords and Ladies (the OPGSPA's favourite softball team).

The game started out very evenly matched, with the Ramrods scoring two in the top of the first inning and the Lords and Ladies responding with three of their own in the bottom half. After a scoreless second, the two teams scored two apiece in the third. After that, it went downhill for the Lords and Ladies. They allowed 3 in the fourth, 2 in the fifth, and a soul-crushing 6 in the sixth, and it appeared out of reach.

Unfortunately, during the top of the seventh, I was thrown out of the park by Tim the left fielder. Not sure why... I was just minding my own damn business! Tim moved me out behind the left field fence, and if you've ever been to Kinsmen North, you know you can't see squat from out there. I heard later that neither team scored in the seventh inning, making the final score 15-6 for the Ramrods.

Game Highlights were hard to decipher, as my perspective from about 3/4" off the ground didn't make for a great viewing angle. I seem to remember Jeremy going 3 for 3 with two doubles, Pete going 2 for 3 with two doubles, and best of all, Meaghan, rocking the sweet baseball pants and 80's vintage leg warmers having her best offensive game of the year going 2 for 2 with two singles!

Lowlights included my favourite player Stumpy getting absolutely robbed on a hot grounder that ricocheted off the short stop right to the third baseman who threw a rocket to first to nail Stumpy by a step. I also had a great view of Mike slamming up against the fence on a long fly ball. He seemed to be OK, and that made me happy.

Seeing as I'm a toad, I don't hand out MVP awards when the team loses by almost double digits.

I like this Lords and Ladies team. They seem to be having fun out there. I think I'll make the practically around the world (for a toad) trip over to PARC East next week to see them finish off the regular season on Wednesday September 5th, versus The WTF Collective, at 5:00 PM.

Lords and Ladies score versus Class IV

After losing the lowest scoring game in the history of recreational softball (you can look it up), the Lords and Ladies returned, playing for a second consecutive day, to defeat Class IV Power, 19-12.

The game began brilliantly, with lead off hitter Pete crushing an inside-the-park home run, followed by a single by Alex, then another inside-the-park home run by Jeremy. All told, the Lords and Ladies scored 10 runs in the first inning, and cruised the rest of the way.

Highlights:
Pete - 3-for-4, with 5 RBI
Jeremy - 4-for-4, 2 home runs and 4 RBI
Snowman - 3-for-3, 2 RBI

Lowlights:
Mike, who tried to stretch a triple into a home run, though in the process he did hit the ball farther than anyone else in this game.

Next game for the Lords and Ladies is Tuesday August 21, at home versus Fission Chips on Kinsmen South.

Solid Defence, Non-existant Offence

A stellar defensive showing by the Lords and Ladies in this game, including TWO twin-killings, was minorly overshadowed by the significant lack of offence, as the team lost this close game to the Turtles, 4-3.

The game started slowly for the Lords and Ladies, as they went down in order in the first inning. The second began brightly as Jeremy singled, but the shine soon came off that turd, as he was called out for leading off two pitches later. For shame!

The third inning looked promising, as the team scored one run, then loaded the bases for the clean-up hitter (Jeremy), who promptly flied out to the right-fielder to end the threat.

The Lords and Ladies scored two in the sixth, to tie it up. They allowed one in the bottom of the sixth, to allow the Turtles to re-take the lead. The top of the seventh began with vigor, as the Snowman reached on a single. Unfortunately, a 300 MPH line drive off the bat of Mike was caught stealthily by the shortstop, who doubled off Snowman at first. A single and a fielders choice later, and this one was in the books.

Pete gets the MVP in this one, going 3-for-3 with three singles.

Undeterred, the Lords and Ladies will take the field TODAY, still warm from yesterday, to prove that the bats still exist. See you all there!!

Short Bench Squeaks Out a Win Versus Isotopes

With much of the team on holidays, the Lords and Ladies made due with only nine players. The final score in this one was Lords and Ladies 18, Isotopes 16.

Any accounts of this game by people who were actually there are not only welcome, but encouraged! Email your recap to the team email address, or simply leave your memories in the comment section.