Jimmy John's is Freaky Fast...

...when it comes to getting out in a softball game. Great job this week Monkeys, I think everyone left the field with a big grin. There's nothing like beating down a bunch of striped softball pant wearers by the 10 run mercy rule in 5 innings. Surprisingly, Jimmy himself was gracious in defeat, sending us this photo congratulating us on our victory.

Special props to Jason, today's Spirit Award winner. Jason subjected himself to a triple dosage of athletic activity today playing a 3 hour, 3 set singles match, a mixed doubles match, and then tonight's contest. Good luck getting out of bed tomorrow.

Other events of note:

-Webbie and Jamie's bombs over the outfielder's heads
-Tony flashing the leather out in left center
-Derek helping Micki slam on the breaks at 3rd
-Denise & Glenn's big cuts
-The battery of Alex and Michelle allowing only 1 run through 5 innings (way to call a great game Michelle)

Great D all around team. Happy 4th of July and let's rest up for the bar crawl!

It was a hot one...

Despite a valiant effort, the Crackmonkeys unfortunately fell to victim to the Green Street Cafe crew, 8-9, early Sunday evening. We fought it out until the end but eventually the heat and the baseball pants got to us. Everyone made a fantastic effort to put on the rally hats in the end!

Here are some equally fantastic highlights:

- The bullpen (Alex) stepped up to the challenge
- Scot's two-game in-the-park-home-run streak
- Denise chasing down multiple foul balls to the fence
- Solid outfield performances by Denise, Mike, Jamie, Glenn, and Tony
- 32 oz Margarita's at El Toro Bravo

Thanks again to Maggie and Jasmine for their help this week! Let's kick some Jimmy John's butt Sunday!

Just for giggles...

hits all around

In the last round of games sunday the monkeys took the field against HDC. Although down quite a few girls, Denise, Anna, and Beef stepped it up and the rest is history. Monkeys win 19-6. I'm quite honored to receive my first ever spirit award for not communicating with my husband and making a stunning catch in the process. More highlights from the game:

-single t's in-the-park homerun
-alex got his mojo back
-offensive explosion in the 3rd inning while down two outs
-cation and denise tearin' up the outfield
-tony battling through alcohol and meat detox
-derek and glenn holding down the hot corner
-webbie personal best for fine contribution

Everyone wish Cation a good trip down under, and we'll see you next week!

No points for second place

It was a hard fought game, but ultimately the Crackmonkeys couldn't pull it out in the end (that's what she said). But in spite of the loss (6-10), there are many highlights worth mentioning:

* Micki's graceful slide into home that might, or might not have been on purpose

* Macy's pregame crawling/climbing/smiling/eating cheerios

* One of the Michelle's pulling both quads and then claiming to be old (The Bav)

* One of the Michelle's being called out for stepping out of an invisible batter's box (Webbie)

* Scot taking out his frustration by beaning a base runner trying to get back to first

* The waitress at Office II screwing up Derek's food order

* Derek trashing Office II because he didn't get his food

Better luck next week, team!

The Streak Continues...

What can I say, another run barrage, another Crack Monkey victory! As this is my first recap, ever, I hope to impress only a few, as i don't want to set the bar too high. So, here we go! The highlights:

• Our 9 run first inning - for some reason it seemed that we were playing like old men, one single and one base at a time.
• Glenn's love for making the routine seemingly spectacular and the spectacular routine.
• Mike and his tremendous left center abilities
• Webby's nack for knowing when a fair ball will become foul even though it was fair!
• Tony's sticky shoes
• Mickey's constant updates
• Jamie's cannon - I forgot how hard she throws
• Michelle's excellent catching job - kept Voss in the game
• Voss's magnanimous pitching performance
• Scott's marvelous impersonation of a first base coach
• My hamy, ouch, my hamy!

I hope this works. We kicked butt. We will continue the shalacking next week!