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Today was the start of Steve's softball double-elimination playoff tournament. It began with a 10am game which ended quickly after only 5 innings with his team losing 22-7 per the slaughter rule. This was the game they thought they could win today. In the photo below, Steve makes an acrobatic over-the-shoulder catch in right field.



We returned to the field for the final game at 3:30, which they expected to lose and thus be out of the playoffs. Instead, they led from the git-go and held on for a stunning 15-13 victory. Way to go, team! Below is Steve playing 3rd base and getting the force out on an opposing runner...



... and this pic shows a hot line drive off his bat.



With no time for rest, their win put them into the 3rd game of the day which was a see-saw battle and which they surprised themselves again by coming from behind and winning 10-8. This photo below shows an unsuccessful attempt at a double play after a force out at 3rd.



In the 4 years I've been attending his games, these last 2 showed the best consistent play by this team, so who knows what might happen next week if they can continue this stellar play. Tune in next week, fans, and find out how they do.