Herd chews Gristle enroute to season's 10th win

It wasn't pretty, and it was much closer than it should have been, but the Elkhorns won their 10th game of the season in spite of themselves.

Winning pitcher Rick went on record stating "I have never been picked apart like that before, was it me or were they just that good tonight? Nah, it couldn't have been me!"

To go 3 innings with no runs scored is not something the team is used to and clearly it threw them off. Craig and Vanessa communicated just like a husband and wife as they watched the ball drop between them. "That is why I don't like playing 2nd base" griped Vanessa, "I would rather play Catcher or or Rover, and the Summer GM knows that!"

The team had a few injuries/ailments that surely affected the output. "Summer" had a gimpy foot," Presto" has a bad knee (still can out run most of the team), "Hugh" is legally blind, and others fashioned themselves thus inhibiting optimum performance. Ron took a few "Casual" dips in the field and will certainly be "shouting it out" come laundry day.

Great fielding by Kelly and Peggy helped solidify the win. Dave was his usual "mediocre" self, and the Elkhorn GM continues to mold himself into the history books. "After this season I am pretty much a lock to be the first ever Elkhorn inducted into my own hall of fame" boasted Pete. "It feels good"

After the victory, the Horns migrated northeast to relish the victory at the abode now known as "The House of Gristle" (the guys and Peggy understand the joke). There were no mosquitoes; that happens when there are more cigars lit up than at a Cuban wedding! The worlds sports problems were addressed by the men, and muffin recipes were exchanged by the women. The kids looked like they had a blast. Thanks to Rick and Vanessa for hosting, we all had a great time.

A breaking story on the injury front. "Summer" is indicating his foot feels much better on Canada Day, however he is experiencing excruciating pain in his torso. Team doctors have diagnosed the injury as "extreme trauma to the abdomen, most likely caused by a blow to the area". "Spitting up blood is not something anyone enjoys" said a scared "Summer". "Unfortunately I was a tad loaded after the game and can't recall what might have happened."

Pictured below is Hugh on Canada Day after the teams binge.

The Herd steps up to the plate on Monday at 7:45 PM against Soulman's Misfits. Chalmers is where most of the team "cut their teeth" in sports so expect a few tears shed during the game as Hugh, Rick, Rob, Casual, Summer, Elkhorn GM, and Dave reflect on their contributions to the world of local amateur sports. Barb cut her teeth trying to dislodge her tongue from the backstop fence in January as a kid, so she will also have memories.