by Ken Thibado
The BombERNs faced the best in the league on Tuesday, July 29. The Screamers from Matt’s House of Slice & Brew, carried an undefeated record onto the Arrowhead Park Diamond… and then left with it intact.
A predictable outcome, but attached to a great game. Continue reading
by Ken Thibado
Only one team had bested Basil’s Angels as they rolled into Ern Park (formally Fern Park.) Meanwhile, our Tavernistas looked to ERN their first win this last Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, as I downed a Larry Burger and discussed future BombERN business with co-sponsors Pete and Linda Leszyk, an attitude of optimism colored the conversation.
Our girls have shown excellence in the field, and many strong innings at the bat. Continue reading
Alexis “The Leather” Bennett looks on as Amanda Hoepfl awaits an incoming pitch to Mudslider Sandy Tetreault. Photo by Judy Thibado
by Ken Thibado
Hungry for that elusive first win in Eagle Bay history, The BombERNs took to Ern Park in hopes of victory.
But victory was hard to spot as a dozen Mudsliders put a seven spot on the board in the first inning.
The seventeen softballers from the waffled lake next door took down our green girls in blue by a final count of 18–4. Continue reading
by Ken Thibado
On this last Tuesday in June, the last of June itself, The BombERNs dug in deep and swung hard. Brittany Sheldrick drove a ball over all fielders’ heads, and Karen Hoskins did the same.
But two sluggers slugging, isn’t the same as ten, which is how many veteran bats are featured in the Speculator lineup. Continue reading
By Ken Thibado
Pressure has arisen, and two counties are getting anxious. The BombERNs appear to be faltering, and the skip appears concerned for his job.
Again the girls flash the leather and strike the ball with such efficiency that routinely a new ball must be introduced into play just to accommodate the power of the girls from the ERN.
However, as of yet, the girls are winless… Continue reading
By EBB Coach Ken Thibado
The BombERNs touched down in Long Lake to take on the Hooters of Owl’s Head Pub. The Tavernistas, attempting their first win, left empty handed. The final verdict was 11-9.
High on spirit, led by bus DJ Robin Murdock, our girls sang their way into and out of Long Lake.
Now, having been teased by their still elusive first victory, the girls seemed to have settled into form. Continue reading
by Coach Ken Thibado
The Eagle Bay BombERNs of Inlet hosted their first-ever home game on Tuesday, June 9looking to ERN their first victory in history.
The emerald chessboard, that Mitch Lee and the Town of Inlet have provided for the Tavern- sponsored softball team, is a beautiful example of precisely cut sod and inlaid sand.
The revitalization of The Fern Park (‘ern Park) diamond is a glittering vision. Continue reading