THE SPORTS BOTTOM - September 4, 2010
One more thought from the Gay Softball World Series in Columbus, Ohio. Probably my favorite memory from the week-long tournament...
COLUMBUS, OH — After the SF Inferno was eliminated from the Gay Softball World Series on Friday the most amazing thing happened on my team, and it showed me and reminded me of why I loved this team so much this season.
After we lost our final game to the Austin Shady Ladies we had our usual team meeting in the shade to discuss the game and Coach Sheryl congratulated each one of us individually and commented on everyone’s season. After we were done and had our final team cheer folks started heading out, back to the hotel or out on the town, as we had nothing but free time now that our games were over.
Much to my surprise one of the guys asked me quietly if I’d mind pitching to his partner, because he was dying to get some swings in on a real softball field while we were at the tournament. I said sure and mentioned it to Sheryl and Barb, coach’s wife, because I figured they would want to hang around and play some ball also. Plus I was riding with them, so I’m glad they agreed to stay around.
It turns out that we had 9 or 10 players hang out with us after our final game, hitting some balls, shagging some flies, having general softball merriment. We didn’t want our season to end so we kept playing on our own, even after our last tournament game. Just amazing to me.
Coach Sheryl and I talked often during this past season about how much we love/loved this year’s Inferno-D team. And we meant it. Just a wonderfully great group of men and women. I love them all, and the way we responded after being eliminated in Columbus, by having a virtual two-hour practice in the heat and humidity, reminded me why I loved this team and how much I look forward to playing with most or all of them again next season.
Thanks, Inferno! Continue Flaming On!
Next stop: Chicago 2011!
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