New Lenox, IL - It was another fine summer type weather evening at The Lions Den on Tuesday night with High Voltage taking on Paradise Bay in the 8:30 match. The visiting Volts got out to a quick start with a six spot in the first inning, and never relinquished the lead from that point. Paradise answered back with three runs in the bottom of the first inning to cut the lead in half at 6-3. The game totally got out of hand when the Volts scored 15 runs to take a commanding 21-3 lead. Paradise scored another three runs to cut the deficit to 21-6 after two innings. Each team matched a pair of runs in the third before flipping sides to start the fourth with the Volts leading 23-8. Paradise scored one run to keep the game from ending in their at bat but High Voltage tallied in the bottom of the fourth to end the game 24-9 on run rule. After the win, High Voltage ups its record to 2-0 for a first place tie with Transcend Realty while Paradise Bay falls to a tie for fourth place with a 1-1 record. Join us on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30PM when the Volts host Rendels on Bronny Night. The first 100 patrons get a game worn autographed sock from the Laker with one lucky winner getting to play a game of one-on-one with Bronny between innings of Tuesday's contest.
Notables:
Standings - Transcend Realty and High Voltage are the only two undefeated teams after two weeks. Cosgrove Construction played the Moon Goons to a rare tie on Tuesday, and are in third place with a 1-0-1 record. Thank goodness that eight teams joined the league this spring, thus avoiding having to play split double-headers.
Loads - The most interesting part of Tuesday's contest was when the Paradise Bay pitcher took exception to a Capn' Jack walk in the second inning of the contest by chiding him to swing the bat. When Old School told the pitcher to "throw a strike", the hurler retorted; "go to bed old man". Classy. Fact checker Bubby McGoo went back and looked at the stats to find that High Voltage drew five walks on the evening with three of them coming in the first inning. Paradise took two free passes.
Say It Ain't So - No, nothing here about Shoeless Joe today. This one is about America's Favorite Uncle. Uncle Gary was DFA'd by Paradise after a long run on the Ivy franchise. When asked for a comment, the truculent pitcher said; "I've got other things to do. My Friday team is undefeated". Glad to see that the offseason surgeries have not kept Uncle Gary down.
Old School Tirade - After getting into a brief flap during the game, what was on Old School's radar after the game? Maple Tree seeds, ie. helicopters. According the the Volt's long standing third baseman, helicopters are the scourge of the earth. "They get in your car, your house, your vents, they're everywhere!". Before turning it in for the evening, Old School was seen with an axe and a bagful of Oak Tree seeds. When asked why Oak Trees, he responded; "Hey if you're standing under an oak and get hit in the coconut by an acorn, you deserve it". Good to know.
Have a Cigar - As it turns out, the most interesting conversation was that of Ryno when he provided a pre-game smorgashboard of information on the subject of cigars, including all of the hot spots in Chicago and the southwest suburbs. With a few years in as a cigar smoker, it will take some time to convince Ryno that a maduro is not as evil as he perceives.
Monday Monday - With the Monday ump joining in, subscribership is at an all-time high. Thanks for getting the word out!
Lions Den Memory Lane - As the "Friendly Confines" of New Lenox enjoys one final season, we reflect on the past. Reflecting back to summer days of The Bozo Show, The Leadoff Man, a Cub loss, and the 10th Inning Show............all sponsored by Danley's Garage. Gone are those days, and soon gone will be the Lions Den for an evening of softball with teammates, friends and family. Take some time out this summer to hoist your favorite beverage to a lifetime of memories from this venerable place. Of course, if you see the neighbors tipping a glass, it is in honor of getting rid of all you bombers who have straffed their backyards for years upon years.
- Wizzo took his Stone of Zanzibar and created one last trick, he reincarnated himself as a White Sox infielder. It could be said that Vargas has performed a great illusion act thus far by appearing as a Major League Player.
TV Magic Cards - Say what you will, this guy would be WAY more entertaining in a White Sox uniform these days. Cheers you Marshall!
Hawker - Memorabilia buffs have started lining up to take a piece of history home with them as a keep sake from The Lions Den. Not sure who is going to want the transformer, porta-john, or the red Dale Earnhardt barn in center field, but the scoreboard seems like a lovey choice for backyard whiffle ball games.
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