Mother Nature to FH: Bring Galoshes

FH Softball was once again denied the opportunity to face off against arch-rival Edelman last night, as Mother Nature rained our team out for the third time this season. The disappointing and last-second turn of events came at of day that saw co-coach Craig Paridy accosted on the street by Edelman thuggery and a once-quiet inter agency rivalry spill into the Twittersphere.

Pre-game action was fast and furious, as our heroes valiantly made the trek up to Rock Creek Park, dodging raindrops, lightening, and park rangers all the way. Jason Hellmann pledged to play in the mud, if necessary. Coach Marcacci and Craig even engaged in a game of brinksmanship with the devious Edelman coaching staff, threatening a forfeit when their team balked at the prospect of playing in the rain. Alas, the titanic matchup was not to be, and threats of fines and league sanctions by the park rangers shut down the evening’s showdown.

While FH retired to the relative sanctity of a local restaurant/watering hole to talk strategy (aka drink cold beverages and enjoy the finest culinary offerings), reports floated in that Edelman stared danger in the face and didn’t blink once when they refused to leave the fields to continue batting practice. Clearly they take the FH rivalry very seriously.

So the showdown remains on the horizon for our squad, forced to remain unresolved until the July 16 game. Who know what hijinks will unfold before that day of destiny?

One thing is certain, however, FH will once again attempt to take the field this coming Thursday, June 4 against cross-town rivals Ketchum. Plan on more exciting action, adventures, and excitement from your beloved team, as always dutifully reported right here.