LED Battles with DCFS in Tough Season Opener

The Zeppelins opened the 2012 softball season against a new opponent, the Department of Children and Family Services.  Despite garnering multiple hits, including two doubles, and getting four runs into scoring position, LED came up empty crossing the plate.  According to Zeppelins coach Linda Regira, this was one of the toughest opponents the team has ever faced,  “Their defense was on par with ours, but their bats were stellar.”

LED fielded 12 players including 6 new faces this season.  Bringing new talent to the team were Melissa Moore (BI) and her husband Victor, Chandra Williams (SEC) and her husband Jimmy, as well as Jacob McConnell and Jayson Newell (both BDS).

Eddie James and Sarah Vanden Broek both tapped out doubles in the game; Sarah’s after a single by Jacob, and Eddie’s after a single by James Caldwell.  Victor added another single to the mix. 

On defense, the left side of the field was kept pretty busy.  Danielle Clapinski snagged her first fly in left field and the BDS combo in left and right center (McConnell and Newell) added additional put-outs for the Zeppelins.  Jimmy made several great grabs at short, and Linda put a few out from third.  Victor and Melissa played first and second well, both having to scoop a short throw to make the out.  Eddie and Victor shared the pitching role and Eddie snagged a few from the mound, including a scorcher up the middle.

The Zeppelins did not ultimately win the game, but a good time was had by all.  Chandra won the fashionista award for being the best dressed on the field, from her matching top and loose capris, to her braided pigtails topped off with a baseball cap. 

The Zeppelin’s will face one of DOTD’s three teams, Gangs 42/51, on Thursday, June 21 (time and location TBD).

Singles: Victor Moore, Jacob McConnell, and James Caldwell.

Doubles: Eddie James and Sarah Vanden Broek.

Many thanks to all who STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE for LED.

PLAYERS:  Chandra Williams (SEC) and husband Jimmy, Danielle Clapinski (Legal), Eddie James (BDS), Jacob McConnell (BDS), James Caldwell (Student), Jayson Newell (BDS), Linda Regira (Policy & Planning), Matt Wattigny (FastStart), Melissa Moore (BI) and husband Victor, and Sarah Vanden Broek (SEC).

FANS:  Jessica McConnell (Jacob’s wife, who looked quite fashionable in the stands as well).