We got the Runs snapped their 3 game losing streak last Thursday night, as they rallied for a 4-3 victory over Rubber Balls and Liquor in the Co-Ed Kickball league.  

In the bottom of the 5th, Rubber Balls and Liquor took the lead behind the speed of Lauren who scored from second base on a line drive kick.  John the outfielder of We got the Runs made an errant throw to home, that allowed Lauren to score.  

Going into the 6th it was 3-2 Rubber Balls and Liquor.  With runners on 1st and 3rd with two outs Ernie of We Got the Runs hustled an infield hit down the third base line to tie the game at 3-3.  The fanatical paid attendance of 3 went into a frenzy.

With Ernie on lst and Steve on 2nd, Bob came to the plate for a chance to give We Got the Runs the lead.  Steve came around second on a hit with blazing speed to give We Got the Runs a 4-3 lead.

During the bottom half of the 6th, Rubber Balls and Liquor threatened with 2 outs with runners on 1st and 2nd.  But the game ended with a put out at third.  The valiant effort by Rubber Balls and Liquor was cut short.

After the game was over, we caught up with Todd star catcher of Rubber Balls and Liquor  to explain his thoughts of such a heart breaking defeat.  

“Todd, it almost looked you guys were going to pull out a victory.  It must be difficult to accept this lost.  How are you going to bounce back?”

Todd “Did you have chicken for dinner?”

“That is not important at the moment.  I want your thoughts about the game.’

Todd “You, look like a guy who would have some sort of chicken incorporated in your dinner meal.  Maybe a roasted chicken, accompanied with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, corn on the cob, and macaroni and cheese on the side.”

“Are you some sort of culinary critic or something?  I don’t understand why you’re infatuated by the decisions I made for dinner.  Can, you please answer my initial question?”

Todd “Was it Chicken Marsala?”

“Ok, to make you happy I’ll respond to your ridiculous question. I had an Italian Sausage Sandwich, no sides, a glass of ice tea and nothing else.”

Todd “Do you want to know, what I had for dinner.”

“No, I don’t care.”

Todd “Well, I had a slow roasted pork loin, that was marinated with delicate herbs from my garden.  I cooked it at 350 degrees for 8 hrs, while basting the pork loin with a homemade

gravy.  I then decided to make a few sides, a string bean salad, a walnut and cranberry spring salad, a …....”

The umpire of the match interrupting the post game interview, “Todd, your car is on fire!”

Todd “Oh, hey Mr. Umpire what did you have for dinner tonight?”

Umpire:  “Did you hear me?  Your car is on fire!”

Todd  “You know, you look like a seafood lover.  I bet you had a magnificent fillet of tilapia in a creamy leek sauce.”