Cougars: Playoff. Play On!

As the Cougars like to say, we made the playoffs for the ninth straight year. Ok, ok, everyone makes the playoffs every year.

In most years, our record is at or just below .500 but we are strong in the playoffs. The Cougars cherish the playoffs.

We love the tension, the unpredictability and the prospect of the fresh start. Because of our regular season record, we are always the underdog.

On Tuesday we were the six seed and played the number three seed Templeton Rye.

The goal is always to make it to the final four on championship night.

Stellar defense and timely hitting by the entire team helped us accomplish our goal.

First Inning

We were the visiting team and had first raps. After two quick outs, Fort, batting lefty and unable to bat from the right side because of a leg injury, laced a single but was left stranded.

Our opponent had a lone hit.

Scoreless game 0-0.

Second Inning

The Green Team came out with a fervor and flattened the ball for five straight hits. JD, Bobi, Li’l Rads, Baby Kale and Strong Coffey gave us a 2-0 lead.

Our opponent had a lone hit.

Cougars 2-0.

Third Inning

Cougars took our collective foot off the gas pedal and went down 1-2-3.

Pressed the accelerator back down on defense and put them down 1-2-3.

Cougars 2-0.

Fourth Inning

Joker and Li’l Rads creamed the Clincher for a couple of singles but we couldn’t get them home.

Templeton Rye grabbed a couple of hits but did not touch the dish.

Cougars 2-0.

Fifth Inning

Pastor Ted led off with a hit and Diamond Dave followed by getting on base. Martini singled to drive in a run.

With one out, our rival had a man on first and the batter hit a hard grounder to shortstop. The Cougars then executed a wonderfully perfect 6-4-3, Rads to JD to Li’l Rads double play.

Cougars 3-0.

Sixth Inning

Bobi pummeled a double to left center but we left him stuck at second base.

Defense still strong and we put them down 1-2-3.

Cougars 3-0.

Seventh Inning

Going into the top of the last inning seeking some insurance runs, Strong Coffey led off with a hit followed by another Pastor Ted single. Rads and Martini each poked hits to drive in each of the runners.

Templeton Rye had three men reach base in the bottom of the inning but none made it home. Shutout complete.

Cougars win 5-0.

Next Tuesday is championship night. The final four matchups are Cougars (7-9) vs Shack (11-5) playoff rematch from last year and Tappers (9-7) vs defending champ Miller Time (15-1).

No word play today. Just more softball Tuesday!

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