TPG Welcomes Something old, Something new……….TPG vs MGA

The TPG softball team had a welcome surprise coming into today's game vs MGA, which was none other than ex TPG manager and Mr. Controversy himself Josh "Shuffle foot" Ginsburg, who happened to be in the neighborhood traveling from the west coast on business (in other words he was busy golfing).  Josh's return in the office signified old times as it was like turning back the clock to the day when he used to roam the TPG hallways with nothing to do but stalk every player on the team on game day asking "so are you playing, are you playing?"and for a few hours it seemed like nothing had changed.

However this is not the same team, this is a different team than the one Josh used to manage last year.  There was a new aura and personality this year with the 14 new rookies in the mix and new management system.  The new players had heard of the legendary coach named Josh but thought he was just a myth like big foot, the lockness monster or that Princess is really 5'-0" tall (kidding..kidding but she is 4'-10").  With all that is different, one thing remained the same..TPG still had the same old attitude of having fun and winning as a team!

The start of the game was delayed a few moments due to some officiating issues so TPG had some extra time to warm up and prepare for the match up vs MGA but for starting pitcher, Hernan, he had other things on his mind.  It was rumored that he had to fill out a Hall pass permission slip in advance to play in today's game from his wife (Thanks Mrs. Graziano).  What we didn't know was that Hernan has the "BEST WIFE IN THE WORLD" who did allow him to play today's game while expecting a phone call from the doctor about welcoming their second child into the world.   We knew with a seconds notice or with a loud vibration in his pants (from the phone of course) that he may have to leave the game to attend to his wife.  So we really needed to get this game started.

Once the umpire arrived and coin toss complete which TPG elected to be the home team, Hernan with cell phone by his side, was all business.  He pitched lights out softball throwing a perfect game into the 3rd inning while allowing 1 run through the top of the 4th inning.

The TPG's offense didn't skip a beat either by scoring 15 total runs with 9 of them in the second inning lead by Andreas "The official self proclaimed Super Athlete" Karales who had 4 RBIs (2-3, HR, 3B, 2 runs) and Hernan"I have the best wife" Graziano with 3 RBIs (3-3, (2)2B, 1R).

At the end TPG steam rolls ahead to a score of 15-1 in a 3.5 inning mercy victory.  Hats
off again to the team for sharp hitting, solid defense and an overall well played game.

Game ball goes to……who else but Mrs. "Da Italian Stallion" Graziano!

On another note…..

I would like to introduce to YOU……..

 TPG's NOT SO TOP BUT FUNNY PLAYS OF THE GAME
(courtesy of Chelsea "Queen of Fresh Meadows" Cheng")

Now these blogs have always highlighted elite performances and showcased TEAM talent so I thought we could share with you some of the not so top but very funny plays of the game.

Starting with #4 TPG Not So Top Play of the Game
Chase "I stop for NO ONE" Hodge rounding 3rd Base to I don't know where. 
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#3 TPG Not So Top Play of the game...
SORRY boss....Damien "more golfer than softball swing"
didn't get that RBI you asked for. (wonk wonk wonk...)
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#2 TPG Not SO Top Play of the Game.... 

Great hustle play by Jon "sly like a" Fox showing us how to use your head!

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AND THE #1NOT SO TOP PLAY!…… 

Is Andreas Faster than…….. Dirt??? 

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Again Congrats to the TEAM on a great game.