Game and Season Recap Thus Far

Today was my inaugural game day, so I apologize for lack of postings.  To me, it was great to be back in the company of all teammates (gentlemen and friends)!  As I drove home from the games and pondered what I might script, I passed a farm  named "Quiet Solace".  Friends, Blue split with Greenbelt today bringing our record to 2 and 8.  Game one saw Blue's bats come alive to include our first homer of the season, compliments of the Reverend Jim P.  I did offer to retrieve the O2 tank but being the sturdy Navy guy he refused!  Game two was like Jeckall and Hyde, as we only needed to score 14 runs in the last inning, alas, loss #8.  My choice for player of the game goes to Jerry B. for his stellar outfield play!  Runner-up goes to Chance (Hank Z) for taking one for the team as he sped around first to take second base while absorbing a throw in the middle of his back (Ain't bad for a man in his 8th decade)!  My thanks to Dave K. for substituting his legs for mine when I was spent after legging it to 2B.
Now for "Quiet Solace":  Prior to the start, we had a team "pep talk" and the Rev. Jim's words echo in my memory (what's left of it); we are here to enjoy fellowship of all the men, we back each other, and have to remember we are playing Senior Softball. Ergo, QUIET SOLACE.
For the truth of the matter:  It is Gut Check Time for every Bluesman!  We must ask ourselves, one and all, what can we individually do to improve.  We are the oldest average age team in "A" division and thus some skills have deteriorated so we have to play smarter, i.e.  (In the immortal words first spoken by our former teammate Neal H., which were repeated today, know the game situation and what to do if the ball is hit to you).  I truly believe that we have the abilities to play better than .200!  Let's get it together!  Perhaps after reading my epistle I will not be so warmly welcomed at our ensuing games, but hey, I'm old, tired, retired and just want the best for BLUE!  Winning is fun!