Game 8: Invisible Isabel Strikes again
BIG UNIT: "Hey, I spent to much time working on my stroke in Ottawa"

Sophie looks on appalled

 The BIG UNIT marked his return to the double H starting rotation by pitching a fine game and only striking out half of the 'Billies batsmen. Unfortunately, the BIG UNIT, also became the BIG STRIKE-OUT UNIT, and couldn't put things together at the plate.

Game 8 also marked the return to the line-up of lightning quick "Hot-Bath" Bath played a sharp game at first and added a few key hits in the late innings. Exceptional fielding was also demonstrated by the 'Billies rag-tag defensive alignment, particularly the Hustler and Chuck Brown.

 Unfortunately, the Hawaiians had Invisible Isabelle catching, and her two siblings, Missing Maggie, and  No-Show Flo in the Roving Position. Hurricane Harriet should be commended for her dual purpose role of Third and Catcher. She demonstrated great versatility and I believe Harriet may be a little sore as a result of her lightning quick reflexes today.

 Even with this short coming the 'Billies managed to keep the game close until the 8th when Chapps the dog scored 4 unanswered runs. The 'Billies were unable to comeback from this particularly with the pitching rotation of Bath, and "The Hustler", and Mr Brown shutting down the Double H Batsmen.  The 'Billies lost a hard Fought but well played game.

On a special note, the opposing team was clearly intimidated by the 'Billies in their team uniforms and matching lei's worn by the team.

 

 
Grandpa Phoenix ponders coming out of retirement and pitching for the 'Billies
Even Ubu was seen warming up in the 'Billies Bullpen in the 8th  
Invisible Isabelle, Missing Maggie and No-Show Flo, the 'Billies latest callups