On a picture-perfect Sept. 9 day, the Prison Sports Ministry (PSM) softball team finally got to celebrate a second victory by defeating the San Quentin Hardtimers, 36-34. The Hardtimers had triumphed in five of the last six meetings. “It was a great game, and it’s awesome to be here, but it’s nice to be on the other side of losing for a change,” Bryce of PSM said. The game started in the bottom of the first inning when Hardtimer Richard Zorns knocked in teammate Ricky Romero to score the team’s first run. In the second inning, PSM … [Read more...] about Prison Sports Ministry PSM edges Hardtimers, 36-34
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SQ Hardtimers over Prison Sports Ministry, 25-22
In a close match, the San Quentin Hardtimers beat the Prison Sports Ministry softball team in a nine-inning game, 25- 22. The last time Prison Sports Ministry (PSM) players tested their faith on the San Quentin softball field, they came up short. The Hardtimers won by a large margin. PSM right fielder Bryce cleared his August schedule so he could come get revenge. In this rematch, faith in a new strategy brought them closer to a victory. Catcher David A. and center Dan of PSM both believed that they knew what to do to improve their … [Read more...] about SQ Hardtimers over Prison Sports Ministry, 25-22
Hardtimers softball team rallies over Prison Sports Ministry
The Prison Sports Ministry softball team jumped out to an early lead but the San Quentin Hard Timers rallied back to win 18 to 11. In the 1st inning of the June 17 game, Prison Sports Ministry took a 5 to 3 lead. Three year veteran Tyler Moore of the Ministry tried to repeat a deep hit to center field he made last month on the same diamond. “I was trying to repeat that this game,” he said. “ It’s not just the competition of the game, it’s the fun. This is the most fun of any softball league I ever done, coming up here to San Quentin.” The … [Read more...] about Hardtimers softball team rallies over Prison Sports Ministry
Richmond vs. T.R.U.S.T. Softball
A group of San Quentin inmates who have “been there and done that” are helping to change the lives of young Richmond men who have landed in prison. It’s called the Richmond Project, founded in 2006 by the San Quentin T.R.U.S.T. to cope with escalating crime and violence. One of its recent activities was a softball game with inmates playing together who would have been enemies on the streets of Richmond. It was a warm August evening, perfect weather for softball, so the Richmond Project and Trust Fellows met for a friendly game of slow … [Read more...] about Richmond vs. T.R.U.S.T. Softball