B.O.D.

As her loyal and passionate readers know, Batgirl (a.k.a. The BODSHC) feels particularly warm toward whatever Twins player wins these extra-inning games for us, and is highly likely to award that player the coveted Boyfriend of the Day. Tonight is no exception--for Batgirl was at the game with her family, and she was weary in the 11th inning. She was--and BatMom, who had the keys to the car, has Pilates early in the morning. But we stayed, we stayed to see Shannon Stewart walk to lead off the inning, we stayed to see Guzie execute a perfect first pitch bunt, and we stayed to watch Doug Mientkiewicz launch an 0-2 pitch to center for a single that would score Stewie and win the game. And that, Douglas, earns you Batgirl's gratitude, and makes you Boyfriend of the Day.

Stewie (Sooz) 6, Dougie 5 (Goober), Corey (Jeb) 3, Joe (Batgirl) Nil

Have you voted on the reader's boyfriend?

Posted by Batgirl at May 12, 2004 12:16 AM
Comments

Dougie Baseball's single was huge, but Shannon Stewart knocking the ball loose from Dan Wilson was what really won the game. Anytime a runner successfully blows up a catcher (especially to score the winning run) they should get mad props

Posted by: tbird41 at May 12, 2004 12:24 AM

Mad props and a screwed-up hand besides. That was a very exciting, almost Lego-worthy play.

Posted by: Goober at May 12, 2004 12:30 AM

Dear Batgirl/BODSHC,

I respectfully disagree with your decision to award last night's coveted BOD to Dougie. While it's true that he provided the winning hit, it was Shannon who jeopardized life and limb to make good on it, executing a move that can only be described as Jackie Chan meets Refrigerator Perry.

Shannon's dexterity in the outfield never ceases to amaze, but when he brings this same agility to running the bases and successfully closes what otherwise could have been another 16-inning game, he surely deserves BOD props for it.

With high hopes for reconsideration,
Sooz

Posted by: Sooz at May 12, 2004 10:28 AM

Dear readers,

Batgirl, indeed, feels you all have a point, and while she does not want to revoke a decision, next time it is close between Dougie and shannon she will give it to Shannon.

Sincerely,
Batgirl

Posted by: Batgirl at May 12, 2004 10:40 AM

Don'cha just love when Sooz and Batgirl square off on these pages? BATFIGHT!!!!!

Posted by: RonDavis at May 12, 2004 12:57 PM

Yep Ron, you can't beat a good ol' Batfight for mid-afternoon entertainment. Makes me wanna Bat-DANCE! Keep bustin'! I've seen the future and it will be... Batgirl! Ooh yeah! Get the funk up!

Crap, now I'm dizzy. But it's true, Shannon totally deserved it.

Posted by: kw at May 12, 2004 01:30 PM