Not This Tuesday

It used to be that we struggled during the 1st inning of every game – now it's the 7th. That is progress. Going into the 7th we were behind 10-6 to the second best team in the league and they found every hole and pummeled us for 10 runs. We scored one in the bottom of the inning and the final score was 20-7. It was a much closer game than the score reveals. Like last game, there were many highlights.

· Flannery sliding at home plate and falling short by about a foot for the last out of the game looking up at the ump and indicating he was safe. Tim also had a great unassisted double play.

· Our resident dentist getting picked off first was a beauty (that will cost you in kangaroo court next year). Phil showed off his range and great arm in the outfield – who knew? Phil is throwing his body everywhere and is hoping Brooks Brothers carries blood free pants so his knee doesn't soak through.

· Bobis played an excellent 2B featuring a line shot that tripled the size of his left nipple.

· As I was leaving the house for the train I heard some noise at the park and walked over. Trout was still there debating the ump about what constitutes the baseline.

· Martin once again was a spark plug out of the box to get us on the board with an early lead.

· Danielsen hitting our team's first triple of the season. Also, it was great to have Kristen joining the Cougars postgame activity.

· I really enjoyed the 4 or 5 Radtke to Radtke putouts. Marc played a flawless 1B. BTW, Marc, the dog's name is Chase not Chuck.

· I did not enjoy getting my wind knocked out as I dove for a putout at 3B. I had the dirtiest shirt award until Flannery's headfirst slide.

· Lipsey with a pulled hammy covering tons of ground and showing off the accurate gun holstered to his shoulder.

· Otsuka also with great catches and throws and a featuring sweet throw for a putout at 3B.

· Oxer hustling out a great hit and throwing another top notch postgame. Jeremy is now the official 5 hour energy supplier (dealer, distributor, enabler - you choose the word). http://www.5hourenergy.com/

· Melchiorre getting compliments from Grandpa's on a great pitching performance. Although Dave would have like the umpire to share that same opinion.

· I think we have a following – lots of wives out there. Cougars dig Cougars! (Otsuka's coined phrase - he has already trademarked it and shirts will be on sale next game).

· We are gaining a following outside the Cougar family as well! We have neighbors, friends and other teams all rooting for us. It was great to have a Flynner join us for a nightcap and have him and Trouter share the leprechauns in Vegas story.

I have called and emailed the park district and still have no idea what the scoop is for next week. I do know that we are drinking Otsuka's beers at Fortier's house. I will keep you updated.