Storm-Broadway classic

Storm and Broadway have played a lot of close games, and have had a few blowouts each way. Last night’s game was a classic game between the two powerhouse teams.

Storm tried to start strong. Back to back doubles started the game, but nothing much came after and Storm was held to only one run. Then, in the top of the 2^nd, Broadway bats came to life and they scored 6 runs. Storm chipped away at the lead in the bottom of the 2^nd getting 3 back.

There’s been something magical about the 3^rd inning for Storm this season. Storm took the lead with a six-run inning capped of by Craig’s three-run home run.

Just when it seemed Storm was going to take control, though, those Broadway started putting on a show in the top of the 4^th, scoring eight runs batting through the entire lineup. Storm was unable to answer in the 4^th, but after limiting Broadway to a single run in the top of the 5^th, Storm got some wind behind their sails. After Jeff led off with a single, Duran knocked a two-run home run. Five more consecutive hits followed, and Storm scored five to take a 16-15 lead. Storm then added three in the bottom of the 6^th to take a 19-15 lead.

With only 10 minutes left before time would run out, it seemed like Storm was safe, but you’re never safe against Broadway bats. Broadway scored four before being put down and Storm needed to score or bat long enough for time to run out and the game to revert to the previous inning.

Jeff was sent over to coach first and be a courtesy runner for the first player to reach base. Lance took offense and said, “I don’t need a courtesy runner; I’m not even going to need to run,” as he launched the ball over the centre field fence. A dramatic walk-off home run to end a fantastic game between teams with a storied history.

HR's: Duran, Craig, Bob, Lance

Boxscore
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	Total
Broadway	0	6	0	8	1	0	4	19
Storm	1	3	6	1	5	3	1	20