Right is Wrong

We all want to be right.  In softball, right is wrong, at least in the mathematical "greater than" expression.

6 > 5

When playing ball, even Republicans would want to be on the left.  The right is reserved for conservative scores.

The Cougars lost by one run for the third time this season.  Unlike other one-run losses this year, in this contest we were the team making the late charge.

The Tappers started the game by pouring five runs on the Cougars in the first two innings.  Over the next four innings the Cougars clawed back and scored four runs while holding our McKenzie rival scoreless.  

In the top of the 7th, our challenger tapped a lone run across the plate to take a 6-4 lead.  In the bottom of the inning, with two outs, the Cougars crushed back to back triples to close the gap to one.  Our last shot was a smash down the third base line that is not caught every day, but this one was.

The Tappers graciously hosted both teams to the postgame party.  We were able to enjoy the wonderful night for a couple hours before the wind and rain blanketed us.  Father Time ended the first Cougars/Tappers match early and Mother Nature ended this postgame early.   

Next week, we will try to be on the left of the relational operator.  Speaking of operators, I did try to call the 1-800-SOFTBALL help desk after the game but the storm knocked out the phone lines.

Click here to enjoy some photos from the night.