The snow has melted, and the weather is getting warmer at Mama Johnson Field in Hoboken, NJ. This could only mean one thing. It’s Softball Season.
With only 4 team slots still available, time is running out - the league is sure to sell out. To claim your spot, REGISTER HERE. A deposit is required, and teams are accepted First come, First serve.
New to the League? Here's a snapshot of the Rules:
COED RULES (Hoboken)
(1) BASE ON BALLS: On any walk to a male batter (intentional or not), the next batter - a female - has her choice of walking or hitting up until the first pitch is thrown ONLY if there are two outs. If there are less than 2 outs and a male batter is walked, he will go to second base, but the woman must bat. Runners will move only if they are forced.
(2) BATTING ORDER: The batting order shall alternate between the sexes (guy/girl) however 2 men are allowed to bat ‘back-to-back’ once through the lineup without penalty. In the event two male players are batting in the line-up ‘back-to-back’ more than once through the lineup, then an ‘out’ will be recorded between the two male batters. Two female batters may bat ‘back-to-back’ at any time.
(3) DEFENSIVE ALIGNMENT: 10 players can take the field. Teams may position players any way they wish as long as there are a maximum of (6) men, and minimum of (3) women on the field at all times. There is no need to alternate the sexes by defensive positions. You cannot have 7 men in the field. There is no maximum # of women; you may play as many women as necessary.
(4) EXTRA HITTER: Each team may bat up to 4 extra hitters but may not exceed (7) male batters in a particular batting order.
(5) COURTESY RUNNER: The last recorded out of the same gender shall be the courtesy runner. (see Courtesy Runner rule for further details).
(6) OUTFIELD POSITIONING: All outfielders must remain a minimum of 10 feet beyond the infield (umpire’s discretion) when a female is at bat.
(7) LINEUP COMBINATIONS: You need 8 players minimum to avoid a forfeit (minimum 3 girls). The following batting lineup combinations are allowed without penalty: 3 Girls/5 Guys, 4 Girls/5 Guys, 4 Girls/6 Guys, 5 Girls/6 Guys, 5 Girls/7 Guys, 6 Girls/7 Guys, or any lineup combo that has an even amount (or more) of Girls than Guys.
A LOOK BACK AT 2013: FIVE GREAT GAMES
Back in '13, the league showcased outstanding performances, but the 2014 season looks to exceed even last year, with veteran and new rookie teams primed to start hot out the gates. Rival teams anew. Teams’ bragging rights are on the line. Players - it’s time to lace up the cleats, put on the cap, and hit one out of the ball game. Play Ball!
Here's a look at some of 2013's Best Games:
May 6, 2013 -- In this Monday Night Thriller, the short-handed 10th & Willow Slingers launched an improbable comeback and fought off another, scoring 4 runs in the top of the 7th inning and another 4 runs in the 8th inning to defeat the juggernaut McSwiggan’s Pub by a score of 10 to 6.
Thanks to a couple of errors and easy runs allowed by the Green Rock crew, the Angry Leprechauns were able to steal the game behind the game winning blast by the fearsome Steve Rainey to finally claim their pot of gold in this rollercoaster of a game.
Years from now, the matchup between Louis & Jerry’s vs. Pourhouse Sliders will be talked about as an Instant Classic. It was a 10-inning slugfest, with each inning equivalent to a prize fighting round. The players really stepped up their intensity and put forth their best efforts. The game had homeruns, and both teams exhausted their HR limit. The game had defense, and both teams made great play after great play. They each deserved to win, but there can be only one winner. Louis & Jerry’s defeated Pourhouse Sliders in an epic matchup, 16 to 14.
Dumbledore's has a tough division battle vs. McMahon's a game that ended in dramatic fashion. McMahon's had the lead the entire game until the bottom of the 7th inning when Dumbledore’s Andrew Harnischfeger (aka Harney) hit a game-winning grand slam to put his team on top and win the game 9 to 6. Harnischfeger finished the game going 2 for 4 with 6 RBI.
With time running out, the Insects were down 6 to 4 in the bottom of the 8th inning but Theresa Torre had a gigantic 2 run single to tie the game up 6 to 6. Then, with a runner on 1st with no outs Insect Gus Guida hit a game winning shot down the 3rd base line, and the Insects defeated Biggie’s in a classic game 7 to 6.
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