Rust from 3 week layoff shows as mens team loses
Posted by chrisfurman on July 22 2010 09:31:13

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Having not played a game in three weeks, Manager Chris Furman was hoping that the Just a Bit Outside Softball Club's mens team would be able to shake off the rust quickly and get back to business. Unfortunately, the rust had sunk in a little too deep, as the team got down early in the game and was never able to come back, losing to Dead Presidents 17 - 6 on Wednesday night at Bleeker Stadium.

"For some people, it's tough being off that long in between games," said Furman, after the game. "They need that repetition of playing each week to stay game fit, and we just weren't game ready tonight from both the offensive side, but more importantly, from the defensive side."

The struggles for the team in the game were evident from the start. Bobbled catches, wild throws, and misjudged plays were abound in the defense. And on the offensive end, the opposing pitcher was able to get the club to pop out in 17 of their 21 outs in the game.

One person who had a decent game was pitcher Danny Benitez. He managed to go 3 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI while scoring a run to help his cause.

"Tonight was just an off night," said Furman. "We put it in our pocket, don't dwell on it and just move on to the next game."

That next game is Monday night, July 26 vs. Bill Brasky's (4 - 8). Game time is 7:30pm back at Bleeker Stadium