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June 18, 2008
Team Chaos Looking for Payback
Last night, the Chaos came up against the Band of Misfits - the only team to ever defeat the Chaos on the softball diamond. The team was looking for some serious payback after their first meeting, in which the Misfits employed the controversial Statue of Liberty offense to win the game.
As the Chaos took the field, they had no idea of the challenge that awaited them. The entire team looked very sharp in pregame warm-ups as everyone focused on sending the Misfits to their first loss of the season. The Misfits showed that they wouldn't go quietly, by putting up 7 quick runs in the first inning. However, the Chaos took the early runs in stride, showing the poise and confidence that has helped them to their current franchise record winning streak.
The team slowly chipped away at the Misfits' lead over the next few innings, highlighted by a scintillating inside-the-park home run by outfielder Brian Chase. With momentum in their favor, the Chaos were looking to put the final touches on a stunning come from behind victory, when fate stepped in to change the team's fortunes.
Star pitcher Moora took the mound in the top of the seventh inning, looking to hold the Misfits in check and set up the Chaos bats for what was sure to be a walk off win in their half of the inning. The first batter of the inning sent a blazing line drive back up the middle, which Moora snagged with cat-like reflexes, for out number one. However, fans and players alike let out a collective gasp at the sound when the ball hit Moora's glove.
"It was like a Joe Theisman moment out there," said manager Kacy Manning. "I saw players in the other dugout actually crying."
After a brief visit to the mound during which it was determined that Team Chaos had no other pitchers, Moora decided to stay in the game. Showing true Team Chaos spirit, she simply rubbed some dirt on her obviously broken hand (a secret pain reliever and injury treatment used by top players in many sports) and stepped back on the pitcher's mound to finish the game. Despite her tremendous courage, the Misfits saw their opportunity and took advantage of Moora's injury.
Even as the Misfits added several insurance runs in the inning, the capacity crowd took its feet and gave the embattled and injured Team Chaos pitcher a standing ovation for the remainder of the inning. Perhaps still stunned by the injury and sudden shift in the game, the Chaos were unable to mount the expected comeback and came up just short of winning the game.
With the season nearing the half-way mark, can Team Chaos pull together and make a run for the championship? Will Cydney Moora be able to come back from her broken hand before the end of the season? When will shortstop Bret McInnis be able to take the field again after his torn hamstring?
Stay tuned to your weekly Affiliate Newsletter to find out!
Posted by Tom at June 18, 2008 02:07 AM