This past Saturday the Atlantics traversed the countryside of Connecticut enroute to a well manicured field at the Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island. On a sunny day in New England the Atlantics and Providence Grays faced off in a underhand-overhand double-header.
The Atlantics, Richard 'Tree' Ness, battled against Providence's Charlie Dryer in a veteran pitching match-up. The Atlantics took an early lead and extended it throughout the game, tallying a total of 17 aces. Although Providence tried out some new Muffins they also reached base frequently but only were able to tally 6 aces themselves.
Frank 'Shakespeare' Van Zant led the Atlantic barrage getting four hits in four at-bats and tallying three aces.
The overhand match featured Shakespeare against Scott Olsen. Scott usually throws the ball past the Atlantic lumber but on this occasion the Atlantic swings rung true leading to 14 aces tallied through nine innings. Sean 'Toothpick' Ness led the Atlantics with three hits and two aces but was not the only successful Atlantic at the plate this day. 'Tricky' Rick Stattler reached base on four of his six at-bats and Greg 'Hawk' Dengel did the same in six of his 8 at-bats.
Along the way, Shakespeare sent two catchers to the bench with wounded hands finally settling on throwing to Anthony 'Willy Mo' Stelmach. Tree and Shakespeare both picked up wins on the day backed by the usual steadyhanded defense that the Atlantics are known for.
The Atlantics next play Saturday June 9th at the Smithtown Historical Society in Smithtown, New York at 11:00 AM against the Elizabeth Resolutes.
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