If there is one certainty in life, it is that the Schlitz Gusto Guys bring their talents to South Beach, Lac Lavon. This is never more true than “Processed Food Night.” We had a record crowd for the annual event with somewhere between 40-50 people attending the event (and games). It was plenty hot out on July 21st. The ump was afraid storms were going to disrupt us. Clearly that ump has not been a umping the Skyline Fighting Red C’s and Schlitz Gusto Guy for the past 20 years. It doesn’t rain on the Gusto Guys. Numbers don’t lie.
Game #1 vs. H-Bombs
This was the first meeting between the Schlitz Gusto Guys and H-Bombs sporting their new jerseys. It’s worth mentioning, the H-Bombs new uniforms are the second best uniforms in the Burnsville D/E Recreational league. Also worth mentioning, they are a very distant second to our very own Schlitz Gusto Guy threads.
The Schlitz Gusto Guys got after it early, scoring six in the first and 10 in the second. In fact, every one of the Schlitz Gusto Guys scored at least one run in this game. We fielded well as a squad and managed not to give up too many extra bases.
Solid games at the plate for CW (3×4), Brain (4×4), Kurty (4×4), CP (3×4), Pauly (3×4 with a HR), Steve/Ryan combo (4×4) and Sans (3×4).
Final Score: Schlitz Gusto Guys 22 – H-Bombs 10
Last out: CW
Game #2 vs. Televent DTN
We scored two runs early and then took a couple of innings off. Televent DTN kept it close throughout the game. In the end the Schlitz Gusto Guys would not disappoint their fans at a sold out Lac Lavon Field E escaping with a 10-6 win. There are not too many teams in the Burnsville Wednesday night D/E Recreational league that can hold their focus in front of a sold out field. The Schlitz Gusto Guys, however, are one of those teams. Kurty continued his perfect night at the plate going 2×2 with a walk (and finishing just a couple of at-bats shy of qualifying for the batting title). The original Schltiz Gusto Guy (and the 2009 Schlitz Gusto Guy Sportsman of the Year), Brian Niehaus was a perfect 3×3 at the dish.
Final Score: Schlitz Gusto Guys 10 – Televent DTN 6
Last out: CW
Fan of the night: Far too many fans to name individually. I’d highly recommend checking out the BBQ page and looking at all of the pictures of “Processed Food Night 2010” at South Beach, Lac Lavon. Thanks to everyone who attended and a special shout out to Kurty for grilling and to Schlitz for the beverages and signage. It was definitely a successful night. At least judging by the time we finally departed “South Beach.”
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