Things to Note While Never Forgetting:
-In arguably the most dominant pitching performance in the history of our league, Jay Cruzer went the distance, allowing no earned runs (sorry, Jay), while striking out 17 and only walking one (Mike, in the 5th).
-If not for an inept pickoff attempt by Wilson, Cruzer possibly would have pitched the 2nd shutout in league history. The pitcher of said shutout? Wilson. Hmmmmmmmm. Shady.
-Other dominant starts: CJ's CG 19-strikeout, one run masterpiece against Team White/Asian in 2004, Wilson's CG 3 run performance in ESC VII, another CJ complete game 19-strikeout gem in 2005, Nick Box's 11-inning CG (!) also in 2005, Jimmy and Cruzer's combined 4-hitter (15 k's, 3 runs) in 2006, Mike's CG while only allowing 4 runs in 2007, Mike/Christos/Jonathan combining on a 4-run, 6-hitter in Snakes vs Planes 2008, Jimmy & Hector combining on a 3 run, 8-hit performance last year and Wilson's 2005 CG 8-hit shutout of Marist mentioned above.
-We had a genuine pitcher's duel until a 2-base, 2-run error in the 7th inning effectively cost KEVIN!!! FUCK!!! the game.
-Cruzer remains undefeated as captain, defeating Roger in this contest. Other reigning captains include Sergio and Pepe.
-Because Cruzen for a Bruzen had only 8 players, it had to borrow a fielder from the other team. In the top of the 8th inning, Kevin was sent to right field as the designated fielder. Sepulveda led off with a blast to right-centerfield with what surely would have been an extra-base hit if not for Kevin sprinting and making a spectacular running grab.
-Response of everyone on Cruzen for a Bruzen: "OHHHH!!!!"
-Response of everyone on KEVIN!!! FUCK!!! (except for Mike): "Awwww..."
-Verbal response of Mike: "KEVIN!!! ... FUCK!!!"
-Physical response of Mike: Immediately ran out to right field, ejecting Kevin from his position.
-Everyone's response to Mike: Hysterical laughter that stopped game action until pitcher, catcher and batter regained composure.
-Sepulveda's account: "Fucking Kevin and his fucking defense for the other fucking team!" and "It's also Mike's fault because he was supposed to be out there instead."
-On the very next play, Joseph hit a line drive to right centerfield. Mike, much like a fielder in a video game controlled by someone who mistakenly thought the auto-defense was on, did not move. More laughter ensued.
-We did not have bases, foul lines or a catcher's mask prior to the game. We went out and bought a new hockey-style mask, improvised bases with fielding gloves and constructed home plate out of twigs.
-Alejandro flaked for the 31st time in his career. He is the all-time leader in flaking, Spanish vulgarity, in-game salsa steps, waiting for the bus while the game ends behind him and saying the most while being understood the least.
-On the way to the field, we concluded that Alejandro is definitely a baseball terrorist; constantly making outrageous demands and posting idealogical diatribes on the Internet.
-That said, we couldn't have played the game without his recruits, Carlos, Joseph and Ralph. So he's a good terrorist, like a freedom fighter or something.
-This game marked the debuts of Ralph, Paul and Tommy (of the non-Paglia variety).
-Ralph looked like Joel Zumaya.
-Tommy was the Cyborg of the Week, collecting a game high 3 hits.
-The game started at about 2:15pm but was completed in under 3 hours.
-In the 6th inning, Alvin was robbed of an infield hit when the first baseman Ralph fielded a grounder in the hole and flipped the ball to Brian who made a bare-handed grab, getting Alvin by a step.
-Joseph and Mike nearly collided on a deep fly ball in the 3rd. Joseph recovered to unleash a TREMENDOUS throw to gun out Jason at second base.
-John B finally friended us on Facebook. It only took THE ENTIRE SUMMER for that to happen.
-Speaking of John B: After singling to lead off the 2nd inning, he advanced to second due to negligence. It is not known if the first baseman, Ralph, will be charged with a misdemeanor of felonious negligence.
-In the fourth inning, John B executed a thunderous slide when he slid into second narrowly evading a tag. Up in Rochester, Scott said aloud, "eh, the field's fine."
-In the 7th, Cruzen for a Bruzen batted around, with Jason and Wilson combining to go 4-for-4 with two runs and 4 rbi. The inning accounted for both their hits, runs and rbi for the entire game. Reese also reached base twice, while Carlos struck out twice in the inning,
-Sepulveda and Ralph were the only two members of their team to not strike out.
-Sepulveda's mom showed up at some point. Wilson tried to get her to give him dirt on Sepulveda. She responded by saying that he's "a good, good boy." Feeling bad, Wilson agreed but added that he sometimes needs his mouth washed out with soap. She responded by asking "Whaaaa?" Wilson giddily skipped away.
-Kevin!!! Fuck!!!'s 9-4 hitters combined to go 3-for-23 with 14 strikeouts.
-Cruzen for a Bruzen's 3-8 hitters combined to go 12-for-28 while their 1/2 hitters combined to go 0-10. But we like Alvin and Cruzer was friggin' awesome so whatevs.
-We've agreed: Jason Blair is an excellent dude.
-After the game, Cruzer remarked, "Man, now I'll NEVER forget September 11th!"
-For whoever inputs the stats into the Excel sheet, please note that Joseph is already listed under (Ricky clone).
-There were no double plays in this game.
-It was such a beautiful day for baseball. The sun was shining, there were NO arguments, no conflicts and everyone had fun.
-In a completely unrelated note, Christos did not play in this game.
-As always, add comments/notes via the string or the facebook note. I'll edit them in for posterity.
