There are certain basic laws that govern our actions, immovable core principles that, if not allowed to rule, can only lead to chaos and certain ruin. These rules govern our homes, our offices, our movie theaters, our softball fields.
One such rule is "make the pitcher throw a strike." It is the very essence of slow pitch softball. I watched a game, grown men, and the pitcher walked three batters in a row on 3-1 counts. The next batter up swings at the first pitch. Inconceivable. The pitcher throws three more balls – another 3-1 count – and the batter, probably an otherwise mature and responsible adult, swings. Unbelievable.
If the world ends tomorrow – or at least if civilization as we know it crumbles to dust – we’ll have just a few hours to blame it on #7 on the team with the gray and white shirts. It’s all his fault.
