Sacramento Softball Shines
Rotary Softball Pounds Elk Grove
The Rotary Club of Sacramento improved to 3-2 on the season with a 17-6 come- from-behind victory over Elk Grove in a game that compared to the San Francisco Giants. The Giants had audience with the President of the United States today while the Rotary Club softball team gave audience to the Sacramento Rotary President, Ken Noack. “Wow! You guys play good softball,” President Ken was heard saying over beverages following the victory. “Those new guys, Nate Black and Rick Osen, sure can hit,” Ken continued. “In fact, that Osen guy could probably hit it over Mt. Shasta!” Also hitting the ball with authority was Jim Culleton with an inside-the-park home run that featured a run through stop sign that resulted in a run for the victors. The usual cast of characters included Lorcan Barnes with a solid 3rd base and ever-so-impressive short stop, Bob Daly. As usual, strike-out king, Hal Bartholomew, was on the mound tossing K’s while second baseman, John Swentowsky, had 3 hits on the night. Jay Lowden continues to impress with his “hustle” behind the plate as did first baseman Pat Harrison, with a solid glove at first base. First base coach Ed Karnacki always provides good vibes for would-be base runners and President-elect Peter Dannenfelser II hits solid line drives and makes spectacular outfield catches, as usual. Come and join the fun next week on Monday, August 1st, vs. East Sac at 8:30 p.m. at the Sacramento Sports Complex, and maybe you’ll have a “Presidential sighting”.
Manager, John Swentowsky