Sausages Home Opener

CHINA CREEK PARK, May 10, 2007. The Sausages home opener almost didn't even happen as two of the Sausages were placed on the 7-day disabled list prior to gametime and the call-ups from the farm team in Syracuse missed their flight. But luckily Angie M (A-Mac) and Satoshi (Flash), in his triumphant return, saved the day.
There was an air of excitement at fabled China Creek Park, and the Sausages faced the Traders on the first sunny game night of the year. The smell of fresh-cut grass and cherry blossoms signalled the beginning of summer. Also, some of the Traders were drunk.
Volley shook off rumours of retirement and stormed onto the mound for a complete game start, holding the Traders within striking distance, backed up by stellar defence by the Flash, new recruit A-Mac, and the rest of the Sausage D. A-Mac had an outstanding grab at the second base position.
It was a tough early-season game for the smoked, cured ones. "I felt like I ran about a third of a kilometre tonight," wheezed Norm.
"[Even though we lost] I have to say I was pretty pleased with the way the game went," said Volley.
On the sticks, Flash was 5 for 5, and the girls really led the way, each getting two hits on the night.
On the "disabled" list were Dirty Al and Setter Man, although this reporter speculates that they missed the team bus and were benched by coach Shoe for insubordination. Indeed, fans of Dirty Al saw him sunning himself in balmy L.A., and Setter Man was seen playing a silly game where the ball gets lobbed 12 feet in the air and you try to hit it.

Box score:
Flash 5/5
Norm! 2/5
DeedeeK 2/5
T-Ball 3/5
Shoe 4/5
Sink 2/4
Slashbunt 2/4
Volley 3/4
A-Mac 2/4


P.F.