Foul Balls turn worse as they get beat by Beer Drinkers Gone Bad

The Balls were heading into game 5 with a losing record of 1-3
As was the team that they would be facing this week. Beer Drinkers
Gone Bad. On paper it was a pretty good match up, actually in the BALLS favor.
According to the VEGAS odds the BALLS were favored to win 2:1
even though they were in a slump like no other in franchise history.
All they would need to do is keep the defense going as they had been
Just need to start hitting the ball harder and not directly at the
opposing teams glove like majority have done the past few weeks.
The BALLS were hoping with the return of Spinx into the lineup
that it would be just what the BALLS needed to get back on track.
With only the absence of Sheets who was still on vacation the balls
were in full effect taking to the dugout with 11 guys
and a pocketful of chocolate espresso biscotti.
The BALLS won the coin toss and took to the field first so they
could have the home field advantage and last licks if it came down to it.
THE BALLS got things done defensively in the first inning by only
giving up a single run to start off the game.
Heading into the bottom half the BALLS were feeling good and ready to attack
Skip was changing things up and put Bo in the lead off spot with the
hopes that his aggressiveness would get things started for the BALLS.
it appeared to be a great move by SKIP when BO ripped a single hard to the outfield
to get on base and get things going.
On back to back errors, both Clue and Breitenbach were able to get on base and
bring BO home to tie up the game at 1 a piece with only 1 out.
At his first plate appearance back from a 2 week vacation Spinx kept things rolling
with a ripped single followed by a walk from SKIP
Next up Mike Mo, who hit the ball hard but was well played by the defense to get an out.
Socal followed the play up with a ripped single down the left field line.
After all was said and done in the inning the BALLS were heading into the 2nd
with a lead of 4-1 which is something they have not had in awhile.
Looking to maintain the solid D the BALLS took to the field
The next inning was not what the BALLS were looking for at all
Beer Drinkers kept hitting the ball hard and right where there were no BALLS.
which is a recipe for disaster in D rec softball.
The opposing team was able to put up 8 runs on the frame bring their current total to 9
In the 2nd inning, with the exception of Bo with his 2nd single , the BALLS
were a quick up and down and left a goose egg for their 2nd inning.
So if you are keeping track at home after 2 innings the BALLS lost their lead
and were now down 9-4 heading into the 3rd inning of battle.
Beer Drinkers got things started off against the BALLS with a lead off triple
However, The BALLs bounced back quickly retiring the
next 3 batters consecutively only giving up 1 run for the inning heading into the bottom.
In the BALLS half of the 3rd Skip was able to reach base on a fielding error by the other team
with back to back hits from Beardo and Socal they were able to bring Skip in
but it would be all the BALLS could do offensively for the 3rd inning
So after 3 complete innings of play the BALLS were down 10-5
With the game still in reach the BALLS took the field for the 4th time of the night
Coming off a good 3rd the BALLS kept rolling making quick work of the Beer Drinkers in the 4th
with a quick 4 up and 3 down, giving up just a single in the inning.
In the bottom half Mueller got things started off with a ripped single up the middle
unfortunately the BALLS couldn't bring him home and were a quick 3 outs following the hit.
So after 4 the BALLS were still down 10-5
It looked like the BALLS D was going to keep rolling with 2 excellent fielding plays
for 2 quick outs. The following batter was the last of the line up and ripped a
2 out triple to get a rally going. The next batter was walked on some close pitches.
Followed up by a string of hits including a base clearing triple they were able to put up another 4
runs against the BALLS bringing the BEER Drinkers run total to 11 heading into the BALLS bottom half.
Seemed that the rough top of the inning was on the BALLS minds heading into their chance to do something
They were a quick 3 up and 3 down on some well hit balls to the outfield but unable to generate anything for the inning.
Heading into the 6th the BALLS knew that they needed some strong defense to stop the bleeding
Beer Drinkers were looking to put up some insurance runs before allowing the BALLS to get their chance,
they did just that by putting up another 4 runs by just hitting singles in areas of the field that were BALL less.
So heading into the bottom of the 6th inning the BALLS were well aware of the obstacle that laid ahead.
They have been able to put a grip of runs together, but this time they would need 13 just to tie the game
They were down 18-5 heading into their last opportunity to pull the game out.
BALLS were confident with Spinx leading things off, he came through with a ripped single
to get a base runner on with no outs and heavy hitter SKIP coming to the plate.
They were unable to make anything happen with back to back grounders well played by the infield 2 put 2 outs on the board.
With Socal stepping to the plate who was already 2 for 2 on the day they were feeling an extension to their 6th inning life.
However, he was unable to come through with a pop up to left field to end the game
So the BALLS lost the game 18-5 bringing their record to a not so impressive 1-4 heading into week 6


"I remember a heads up defensive play from Spinx at 3rd base, after fielding a well hit ball
instead of going to 1st with it, he got the runner at 3rd in a run down and along with 
the help of Mr. Davis were able to get the lead runner out and avoid another run on the board. Not bad for a guy who has been doing nothing but sipping on RumCreme in paradise the past 2 weeks."
Socal


 "Too many golf swings for a softball game"
Spinx



Come on down this Tuesday the 12th of June for the game under the lights @ 915pm on the usual Field #4
to see your beloved FOUL BALLS take on their only win of the season TEAM SCOTCH.