Audrey Bakst’s first day at home.

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And it has been documented here.

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In 1986, Ben Wareham was born. That was also the last year that the Young Pups defeated the Old Farts. This year, Ben was part of the team that ended that streak, as the Pups won by a score of 26 to 11. A combination of gimpy Farts and powerful Pups led to the lopsided outcome. Nevertheless, the Farts still hold a commanding lead in the series with an overall 14-3-1 record.

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Twin Cities Public Television President Jim Pagliarini was on hand to photograph the action as MPR crushed TPT 17 to 3 in the Battle of Public Broadcasting. Despite the drubbing, the folks from public television invited us to join them in a delicious postgame feast.

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Remember we have a 5:45 game on Thursday, so leave plenty of time. Traffic can be bad and there are a lot of crazy drivers out there.

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Thanks to Mary (not shown) and Randy Greenly for hosting the All Star break festivities again this year. Good food and fun, featuring a preview of Randy’s plans next year to hike the length of the Appalachian Trail. Randy is shown here in the hammock he sleeps in while hiking. It keeps him off the ground and at a convenient height for hungry bears.

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Tom Weber throws his hat in (mock) disgust after flying out in the 7th inning, one of many frustrating moments in a 10 to 9 loss to Cherry Pit. Snarled traffic kept over half the team from reaching the field by game time. Allison did not arrive until the third inning and struck out swinging in her only at bat. Coach Bickal issued some damaging walks, was thrown out at the plate and made the final out of the game. On the bright side, it was the first summer-like day we’ve played in this year; Ben Wareham returned to the team after his adventures in India and Johnny Rothman made a spectacular diving stop at short which he converted into a double play.

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It’s not on the menu, but Suds, a chalk talk veteran, knows that when asked the J.R. Macs chef will prepare a delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich. That’s one of several astute observations that rookie Tom Weber made after Tuesday’s game. Here are some more:

We had some spectacular defensive plays last nite – Rebecca, whilst playing second ran out w/ the sun in her eyes and shagged a short pop to right field over her shoulder, and not far from a patch of muddy muck in the outfield.

That came after Mason had gunned down a very absent-minded batter (who thought the ball was going foul) at first base FROM THE OUTFIELD! Rebecca was playing first at the time and I overheard her, as the ball came flying in, say ‘oh shit!’ – it was cannoned from left field to nab the batter. The ever rare 7-3, if you’re scoring at home.

I also almost got my head taken off by a line drive back to the pitcher, but made no spectacular play… but still have my head.

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Can you identify the four MPR softball players visible amongst the beer in this photo?

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