In 2013 the Zeppelins posted a record-high 4 wins to end with a .500 average for the season. The next hurdle is the playoffs, with 10 of the 18 league teams battling it out in postseason play. The Department of Natural Resources, who had the same record as LED, is on the menu next week. LED hasn’t met DNR on the field since 2011 – when LED whooped their *&$(#)@’s. (See the story here: LED vs DNR). The Zeppelins look forward to meeting them again and beating them again.
Last week was a bit of a disappointment for the team. Heading into the final regular season game of the year, the Zeppelins had a chance to move to 5-3 and notch a winning season. But it just wasn’t in the cards. Not only did the teams have to play in the blazing heat and mud, but LED had the benefit of having to play short-handed. Coach Linda Regira had to get off the injured list and get on the field in a skirt, barefooted, with only one working hand . That’s how desperate the Zeppelins were for players.
Despite the disadvantage, LED managed to put a few memorable plays together and did relatively well at the plate. On offense, Eddie James went 3 for 4, Eric Burton, Paige Ovens and Matthew Wattigny all went 2 for 3, and Jayson Newell tapped out a double. Gary Beadle, Christian Pennington and Jeffrey Bashaw all tallied RBI’s.
GOHSEP #1 put up two monster hits that pushed them over the Zeppelins. Actually, there were players from GOHSEP #2 on the team that were recognized from a game earlier in the season. Someone should consult the rules to see if players are allowed to be on more than one team per season.
The Zeppelins need a few more female players to make it through the playoffs and keep at least four women on the field at all times. Here is the latest from the Capitol Complex Softball League Commissioner:
"No more than six men may play in the field. I repeat: no more than six men may play in the field. Again: no more than six men may play in the field. Are there any questions about the rule that no more than six men may play in the field?"
LED will face DNR at Independence Park on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:00 PM. Please join the team at the field and show your support.
Singles: Paige (2), Eddie (3), Chelsea, Gary, Eric (2), Matthew (2), Christian, Jeffrey.
Double: Jayson Newell
RBIs: Gary, Christian and Jeffrey.
Many thanks to all who STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE for LED.
PLAYERS: Chelsea Harris (Communication & Marketing, Christian Pennington (Business Incentives), Eddie James (Business Development), Eric Burton (Business Incentives), Gary Beadle (IT), Jayson Newell (Business Development), Jeffrey Bashaw (SEC), Linda Regira (Policy & Planning), Matthew Wattigny (FastStart), Paige Ovens (Business Development),
FANS: Susan Bigner (Business Incentives), her son Adam Delaney, and his friend Jonathan.
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