Termites had them all the way – 18-17 over Davies Murphy Group
August 18th, 2006 by Adam
It’s late on a work Friday and you (or actually I) have nothing better to do than check in on the Termites …
I saw it, but I don’t believe. In the greatest one inning performance since Tom F., 2B Termites (circa 2004-05) caught a low pop up while on cell with a media contact, fast-pitching-trash-talking Rob C (name hidden to protect his property holdings and foreign bank accounts) salvaged what could have been the biggest choke since 2004 Yankees (well, not that big) took the hill in the last inning to catch pop up, field difficult dribbler and catch a vicious line drive with trying run on second. Davies Murphy Group vanquished. Wow!
Here is Bill’s fairly accurate recap with a couple of editorial statements. I just love that Todd never gets credit for his amazing catches ….
WHY ISN’T MARTY Q. IN THIS TEAM PHOTO?
Like stopping a giant snake about to bite your you-know-whats off, the mighty Termites held off a venomous last inning rally to beat the Davies Murphy Group 18-17. As the Centaurs continued to hammer away with 7 or so runs in the 7th, they were coiled and ready to take the game with two outs and the winning run at the plate. But pitcher Rob Capra saved the day with a nifty snag of a line drive to end the game and to stomp out the rally.
Enough of Snakes on a Field references. This victory keeps Topaz alive on its quest for a .500 season with one more game on the schedule remaining. So right to the individual highlights:
Bill W., 3B – started hitting out of slump, made Manny-like base running error, becoming trade bait [maybe even snake bait]
Adam, SS – 4 for 5 at the plate but late-night party lifestyle [Wu Tang Clan on a Wednesday?] definitely catching up to him in the field; actually made it through game without pissing off other team.
Tony Sap, 1B – A hobbling Kurt Gibson-like game but still held his own with solid hits; shaky at first but made solid grab of line drive. [Motivated by arrival of Wife and Gizmo to somehow hobble home late in the game]
Mike Pasko, LF – Super Ringer goes 4 for 5 and patrolled the outfield with force; kept wondering where all the Topaz “chicks” were. [Bill, what's with that?, Adam]
Fotios P, 2B – Once again a solid, consistent bat at the plate; provided great coaching from the field; enjoyed keeping score [Is he a client yet?]
Mike Sap, CF – Saved one inning with diving catch while avoiding killing nine-year-old. 3 for 5 at the plate, stayed sober all game [Made Mom proud with catch and fact that he will soon be back at school studying philosophy/meaning of Jagermeister labels]
[Mike the study guide arrived by e-mail today]
Myles, OF – Fabulous Wrinn Brother hit in first run of game, coached his father at the plate, charmed the ladies on other team [Tony, we're hiring now, correct?]
Rob, 2B, P – Player of the Game [season, decade], smooth snag of last out cements his place in Termite lore. Made solid case for full-time employment and pitching status
Todd, RF – Never touched the ball all game until the last inning home run over head. Coached a great third base. [Harsh!]
Scott, C – Last minute ringer provided needed punch at the plate; great quarterbacking; superb team player [Scott, beats working right?].
Lastly, since it’s Friday, thought I’d share a fun mainstream media clip proving we’re all Devo.
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