Captain's Corner: 4/18 trip to Meddowe

This week, we're catching up with co-captain Kurt 'El Heffe' Wehmann on his thoughts regarding the game of the week (Capt. Howitzer wasn't in attendance this weekend).

On May 19, the Orators played their first games in several weeks and the results were anything but pretty with two crushing defeats in a row. Bridgeport was clobbered in rainy conditions by Meddowe BBC in two straight games. Still, it wasn't all bad according to El Jefe - it was a fun day and Meddowe are premium vintage gentleman. "Vintage Joe" Vigorito had a hot day at the dish, going 6-7. Pete "Junior" Shanazu took catching duties on the overhand game and Skootch (who retired after last season) made a surprise appearance. Louis, the newest Orator made his debut.

Well enough of this buildup, let's get right to the interview with Kurt:

KEEP IT VINTAGE: Two convincing losses. What went wrong?
KURT: Yeah, we really took it on the chin in the boxscore. We could have used three or four more regulars. Everyone seemed to hit the ball pretty hard, Meddowe is a excellent fielding team. Our only problem was fielding and the wet-slick conditions didn't help. If you give a team one or two extra outs an inning they are gonna put up some crooked tallies.

Skooch made our highlight play of the day in the 80's game going over the shoulder style like Mr. Mays (Huzzah!). Every time I looked up, Ginger was putting the ball hard by the 2nd sack along with playing a shutdown right garden.

KIV: So tell me about Skooch's return to the vintage game? I hear he put on a fielding display?
K: Skooch was excited to suit up for us again. The catch I mentioned above "made my month" he said. He missed seeing he fellow ballists.

KIV: Louis made his Orator debut. How'd he look out there?
K: Louis looked great in the field and at-bat. He missed a couple of pop-ups, but who hasn't? We correct his form on that and I doubt we see another missed. He hit line drives and stole more that a couple bases. He moves like a puma on the diamond. I nominate "Puma" be Louis' nickname.

KIV: Do you think the long stretch of no games or practice had an effect on the boys?
K: I don't think so. I didn't see anyone dragging it out there. I was surprised how focused everyone was considering the weather conditions.

KIV: How do you think the team will rebound next week?
K: I'm excited to see the Hooks at our field Sunday, June 1. We are always competitive with them. As long as we keep hitting the ball hard and tighten up the fielding, the wins will start piling up!.