2008 ASA Runner-up

Presenting the ASA Qualifier runner-up...the Indiana Twisters.  

But, of course, that is starting with the final page of the story.  Return to the beginning with me...

Yes, this past weekend found the Twister ladies on the field once again!  This time they would battle it out with other teams from across the region at the ASA Qualifier in Indianapolis.

Friday evening started a little flat, but the Twisters came back strong and began the tourney with a victory.

The infielders powering up and ready to back up Kelsey Mullen in the circle.

Sara Cearing slides on in to score one for the Twisters.

An awesome center-fielder is a pitcher's best friend!  Here is Maggie Tull doin' her thing, again!

Caitlin is focused on the game...but what has Holly told Lisa to garner that look?!!

Holly Paris in command at the plate in Saturday's game against the very strong Louisville Sluggers.

That's the way to get a hold of all of it, Sara!

Lisa Cappa slides in to third (unfortunately, #20 for Louisville has the ball and makes the tag).

This tight battle would be abruptly when a thinderstorm quickly moved in.  The Twisters are awarded the win with their 2-0 lead in the sixth.

Sunday morning dawned bright and beautiful, so what else does one do on such a day...PLAY BALL (or watch it, anyway).

Kate Shipley at the ready behind the plate for the Twisters. This match-up would be against the ever-tough Indiana Shockwaves but the Twisters would triumph!

If "all work and no play make Jack a dull boy", the Twisters understand that "all play and no lunch make Jill a lethargic infielder/outfielder/pitcher"...so, for many of the Twisters and their families it was off to Rick's Boat House on beautiful Eagle Creek for a much deserved break between games.

It seems everyone enjoyed the food!

Of course, a little "toes in the water" dip was rather refreshing.  (and, believe it or not, all the girls returned to dry land without falling in!)

Back to the ballfields for what would prove to be a long and exciting afternoon and evening of softball.  

Once again the Twisters had to take on the Lady Sluggers.  Maggie Tull helped the Twisters get on the board quick with this amazing slide in around the catcher!!  The Twisters would go on to dominate this one offensively, winning 6-0. (click on image series to view it full-screen)

Morgan in the circle for the Twisters against the Blaze.  This time the Twisters would fight hard, but come up a little short with a 0-2 loss to the Blaze.  (it was actually after this that they faced the Sluggers for the second time--sorry for the out of order pics)

The infield was on top of things and Megan Gray gets the Blaze runner at third.

Holly preps to gun then down at second.

Caitlin scores to add to the Twister lead over Louisville.

As day turned to night, the Twisters were still on the field, this time in the championship game versus the Blaze.  After a rocky first couple innings for the Twisters (pitchers in the outfield...what are they thinkin'?!) the Lady T's hung tough. The defense tightened up and  allowed only one run (solo hr) after the second inning.  The offense's steam picked up in the final innings, but it was too little, too late and the Twisters would have to be happy with the runner-up spot losing 2-5. 

Shelby Barnett waits to apply the fateful tag at second.
CONGRATULATIONS, Twisters.  A battle well-fought!  See you in Elgin!