Slow Pitch season set to end with tournament this weekend

Tanis French, Contributor

Kristen Colleen Wagner of  The Replacements at bat
J. Davis photo

We have been blessed by the Gods of Summer! The Pincher Creek Slow Pitch League could not have asked for better weather to play ball. It seemed like it would rain all week, and turn out nice for our games. As we wrap up the season for this year, the teams have been putting on some real nail biters. This week’s games were no exception.


The Pitch Slaps played the Second Basers this week, and judging by the score the Second Basers have made use of their practice nights. With a few new, yet seasoned players the Second Basers put up quite a fight, producing their best score of the season. It wasn’t quite enough to beat the big hitting Pitch Slaps, who ultimately won the match up 18-13. Pitch Slaps Jesse Handford turns up the heat when he runs the bases and demonstrated excellent placement hitting. Joel Marchand another exceptional base runner and Robert Hodgson helped to ensure the win for their team. Second Basers Team Rep Lorili Kettles has put in an excellent season with her team and has illustrated that if you always have fun, you will definitely improve your skills.

The other game featured the Sons of Pitches vs. Team COOP. With a late start to the game and a few players short, the Sons demonstrated how sportsmanship can add to the game, as they lent two players to the COOP team for the duration of the game.  This did not slow the competition, except that the Sons players on the COOP team played exceptionally better than previous games  Brad Klienhans made two solid catches in the field and hit like Babe Ruth!  Carolina Hunsberger shut out Tanis French twice during play, making two excellent catches near short stop. These catches came after Tanis’ first home run of the season. “It was a base hit home run, BUT it still counts!” said French. Trevor Doell also hit a base running home run, showing that you don’t have to hit over the fence to get a home run. The Sons of Pitches ultimately won the game 37-5. Although the Sons have been dominating the season, they still believe in teamwork and fair play and they always have fun when they come out!

Season end tournament this weekend
The season wraps up this weekend with the Pincher Creek Slow Pitch League Tournament. The final games will be Round Robin to let everyone get their fill of Slow Pitch before the summer ends. Games start at 7:00 pm on Friday and will continue on Saturday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm with the final game at 6:30 pm.

If you haven’t been out to enjoy the fun, please come join us to celebrate a great season of Slow Pitch in Pincher Creek.

A thank you goes out to the Town of Pincher Creek for letting us use the diamonds and accommodating our needs. Thanks to all the teams and players for helping to make this season fun and eventful. Thank you to the Pincher Creek Voice for their support as well.




Photos: Josh Davis