Team Spector Group has been hot as of late as they have won 2 of 3 and tied our most recent game with a record of 2-0-1 heading into today's game of undefeateds vs the Big Red Machine they call Gensler (3-0). SG was really looking forward to this game, as last year Gensler was the only team that put a serious beat down of Spector Group by ways of mercy. SG didn't want a repeat of last year's outcome for sure.....
As with every team, SG looks forward to the after hour sporting event we call softball but dread the NYC's busy rush hour subway system that we all use to get to the Central Park Ball Fields. With the millions of riders that use the system it's a rare coincidence that you run into anyone you know. However as the subway doors slid open and as I rolled our heavy equipment bag into the crowded "B" subway car, we saw a sea of Red uniforms. It our opponents, Gensler.....There was some friendly chatter amongst the teams but like our day jobs with any project bid walk thru all sides looked at each other as the competition and we couldn't be TOO friendly. The friendly chatter is for after the game with beer and wings after the dust settles.
As the clock hit 7pm, Team SG was again awarded by the opposing team with the chance to bat as the home team. The first inning started with a solid lead off hit by GA's lead off hitter and it seemed as if last year's game was replaying it's self again before it even started. The next batter came up and hits a sharp line drive to Joe "The self proclaimed, WE have the sexxiest infield in the league" Carretta and as he tried to double the runner on 1st....it ended up in the stands with the luxury box ticket holders, JUST A BIT OUTSIDE but the ump awarded two bases to the lead runner as witnessed by our commissioner, Dave Solomon who just happened to be walking by (or scouting our team). A call we seriously questioned but hey, the ump is always right! The Game goes on as Gensler scores 1 unearned run to end the half inning.
Team SG lead off the bottom of the inning with the unfortunate call behind us as the lineup from top to bottom batted around to score 6 Runs lead by Ed "Too Tall" Baust (2-3, 3RBIs 2 Runs, HR, 2B) and taking a 6-1 lead after one inning.
The rest of game, SG was hitting it's stride as hits were coming from top to bottom starting with Jared "Mr.Consistency" Morganstein (2-3, 1 Run) to Ryan "Who's quietly having a great season" Porter (2-2). For those that know Ryan...he isn't quite.
The game ended in the 5th inning in walk off fashion as Joe "This is for you Dad" Carretta (2-3, 4 RBIs, 2 HR, 2 runs) hits a bases clearing HR to score the 13th run. Final score 13-1 in favor of Team Spector Group.
Hats off to Team Gensler for a good game and their sportsmanship.... Even thought we didn't talk much on the subway ride in...at the end of the day, it's a game we all love to play and wish each other the best ..........In Soft ball at least.
Game ball goes to.....our very humble, incredibly easy going but eye of the tiger and competitive Pitcher, Josh" Believe the Hype" Feit as he pitched a lights out game with 0 earned runs with 3 Strike outs in 5 innings. Oh and he also happened to have some hits (2-3, 4RBIs, 1 HR, 2B 2 Runs).
On to the next game......We are looking at you Dave!
