1-1 We’ll take it!

Friday, May 8, 2009

That’s right, The Trinity Warriors battled to a win one, lose one set of games this past Friday night. Impressive by Trinity standards. There was a lot of great plays by all our faithful Warriors. Several double outs administered by our surprised…oops, I mean confident team highlighted the night.

Mr. “I Got It,” was everywhere. Alex “Too Tall” Best spent the entire night hotfooting it after every ball hit…no matter where it was hit. Reminds me of a Golden Retriever pup with unending energy.

You gotta give it to Lisa “Stick Jordan who looked pretty good on second base. She even saved a runner from being beaned in the back by a fastball from center field with a reverse hand catch. Mz. Velcro earned a heardy hoo-rah with her stellar play.

“Missile” Mike Harrison did better than average at pitching both games. That’s saying something for this sweat-ball pitcher. He did great at bat, as usual despite his obvious out of shape condition. Don’t get much of a workout at the railroad pulling levers.

An oldie but a goodie…Faye “Downtown Girl” Reel was outstanding at first. Mz. Limbo can play that bag. The only time I have ever Not heard her talking is when she stretches for all those wild missiles hurled her way. Get within 6’ of her and, “He’s Out Of There!” She’s my Sweetie.

We had a couple of Rosie’s that did a fine jobs out there. Both stared down the pitcher and made him work hard. Rosie, “Daughter of Flash, Morong is a bit slower than last year but still as determined to whack that sphere as in days of old.

Rosie “Moto Boat” Decker strolls up to bat with a killer instinct. I pity the fool who gets in her way. This one is determined to get on base. Atta Girl!

A J “Fire Power” Decker made his debut as a Trinity Warrior. After his military encounters, Mr. Fire Power felt this was like playing. Hey…wait a minute…this is playing. Anyhoo, he had some real quality time with his honey and toddler, “Little Fire.”

Ooooh! Where is an ice pack? It only hurts for a little while…seems our “Smiley,” Chick Halpine took one for the team. A pulled muscle left him in the dugout after playing a pretty fair game. (Can you hop?)

Hey, injuries happen! Poor ole Mike “Roughie” Duffy, had to apply a heat wrap to his leg to get on with it; still he played up a storm. Sacrifice works… respects to Roughie.

Mike’s, sweet wife, Gillian “Toughie” Duffy, got a good workout as catcher. She really perked up when she was offered a Little Debbie cookie if she caught a pop-up foul ball. The umpire was almost trampled under foot each time a batter popped up a ball…soooo…we gave him a Little Debbie to calm him down. It worked!

The Stuber duo turned in a good game. This husband and wife unite has more fun than anyone. To watch galloping Bob “Lean Bean” Stuber cover ground is like watching a camel race in the Gaza Strip.

Now, Tina “Mz. Mom” is more subtle. She has a quiet poise that hides the intensity in her eyes. This is a very peaceful lady but you can sense the hidden desire to tear the cover off the ball. I will keep you apprised of this situation as it develops

Another catcher that could not be bribed with a Little Debbie cookie was Jennifer “Crafty” Milam. Her military training equipped her to resist the temptation; still…she may succumb to Pop Corn. Mz. Crafty may be a little sore today, what with all that jumping up from a crouch, chasing after the ball when Mike misfired.

These husband and wife teams are great. Ron “Smoking” Girard was a dynamo out there. He seems to play well when his wife is in the game with him. She keeps him focused with her constant GRIN.

Yep, our precious grinning machine is none other than Kristy, “Cheshire Cat,” Girard. She is more fun than a circus to watch. Way to go girl…

Mz. Excitement, Linda “Zippy” Springer lived up to her handle. This one is vivacious. She and Alex could be in some energy drink commercial. Way to go tiny mite.

Till next time, I remain, yours truly, 911, Reserve Extraordinary,

Lucian Thompson

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