The San Quentin Hardtimers softball team put on a hitting fest to overcome the visiting Saints, 17-9.
The Hardtimers were down 6-0 in the fourth, until Cory Woods’ single ignited a major rally. Every Hardtimer singled and scored a run for an 11-6 comeback. The Saints were finally able to field the ball for two outs and a pop-fly.
“Today everything was working. We regrouped and put together a string of hits. Everybody played hard,” said Dan White, Hardtimers manager.
The Hardtimers scored three runs in the fifth. John “Dunnie” Windham and Cory Woods were walked. Then Orlando Harris doubled for two RBIs. Ke Lam Nghiep singled to score Harris for the 14-6 lead.
The Saints put up three runs in the seventh.
Dillion Johnson singled and Steve Cabezud hit a line-drive double for the RBI. Cabezud advanced to third on a Dean Sims single. Chris Bogart singled for the RBI to close the gap 14-9.
“We love to come here and compete. It’s good ministry,” said Sims.
Hardtimers added three more runs in the seventh. Jason Jones and Isaih “Zeke” Daniels led off with singles.
Then Angelo Ramsey belted a triple for two RBIs. Windham doubled to score Ramsey for the 17-9 victory.
The visiting Saints’ players were members of Bridge Church, Santa Rosa Christian and the Alliance.
“We always feel blessed to play these guys. Their coming here helps in our humanity,” said Hardtimer Ramsey.
Visitor Ken Finley added “We came here to share our love for the game and God. No matter what the score is, we come to compete.”
Saint Jim Bennett concluded “We don’t like to lose, but we come here to fellowship. If we can be the hands of Christ, we did our part.”
