Fighting Apostles go to bat for CAC

An inspired Fighting Apostle squad accepted the Church Softball All-Star Game Challenge and delivered in full measure, pounding out another 17 runs in a 17-5 win over New Covenant last Sunday.

For those participating in the challenge, the Apostles recorded 34 runs in the last two games and would be happy to present your check to the Community Action Center at the July 13^th event. Tristan Cox and Greg Muth will be representing us there.

There were lots of heroes in last week’s game, our one-legged pitcher, Doug Morris, for one, who valiantly hurled the win despite a pulled hamstring and no extended warranty on parts and labor. Mark Beaver continued to deliver at the plate as did Tristan Cox, Jacob Newman, Matt Forster and others.

But the real story of the game was Eli Szydlo. He had three hits and two runs scored, but more importantly made pivotal, if not determinant play in the field to seal the win. New Covenant was threatening with a late-inning rally, when a screaming liner was hit right at him in  right field. He barely had time to react, but he coolly gloved it for an out that took the starch out of our opposition. We countered with six runs in the top of the seventh and coasted to the win.

We are off this week, but will resume play on July 13^th when we play the Rejoice Prophets at 6:10 p.m. at Sechler Two. It is better than reality TV.