Fairview shortstop Tristan Varela starts a dirt-tsunami hustling hard for home in a one-run game.
Paul Gets Crushed (by the call)
SouthCentral backstop Willie Paul might weigh as much as Fairbanks crusher Larry Davis in full gear, soaking wet, with another Willie Paul on his back,
but that didn't stop the Cubs strongman from looking for some contact on top of his go ahead run.
You might've guessed it, but what Mr. Paul and Mr. Smith (above) are calmly explaining to the plate umpire is that when a catcher has the ball, sells out to cover the plate, gets blown up but clearly retains the ball, he'd like to get that call. Fear not fans of 'Justice!' Willie would make his tags easier to detect...
Porn For Backstops
Just a couple pitches later the Cubs got aggressive again, but this time it was Willie Paul initiating the bad touch. Enjoy catchers, but don't think you can get away with this tag (regular season).
Clapper Puts The Bomb On (400 easy)
Last known
photos of this ball seen bouncing mid-road after the first
streetlight, about halfway up the hill towards Fireweed.
Last Looks at a Local Legend
One of the preeminent pithcers of the past decade, Ricky Bostick made what he called "my last appearance playing baseball" for the SouthCentral Titans in the 2010 State Tournament. The hard-throwing righty was in command, had the change piece, and the nasty schlitty (featured), but also had pain etched on his face with every pitch (also featured). The happy to be back hurler added "Wish all the guys the best of luck for the season; but it is time for me to hang them up for good."