JUST WHEN THINGS WERE LOOKING UP

Well, our sort of disjointed season came to an end in the quarterfinals of the postseason against the Fairmount Griffins, the artists formerly known as the Art Museum. We lost by a 15-5 score, but hung around within striking distance until we ran completely out of steam in the final inning.

Timing is everything and we had bad timing with the schedule. A lot of absences that couldn’t be avoided added up to a thin squad, but we were far from embarrassed. Much thanks to Yvonne Dennis for finishing out the season with us, giving us distaff depth, and the veteran of the Daily News team glory days has indicated she’d like to return to the roster next season. So it is written. So it will be done.

The P&P softball culture isn't for everyone.

Also a good time to thank newcomers Jim Vecchione and Kate Hagedorn, whose rookie seasons were a wonderful fit for our team, both from a softball perspective and on the sideline, too. The Pen & Pencil softball culture, which can be described as being selectively serious, isn’t for everyone. You have to love to play, love to win, but also appreciate the twin gods of beer and laughter regardless of the outcome.

The Attendance/Blog Committee apologizes for its own absences this season, but stuff happens. Manager Mark Nevins has already agreed to a return engagement for the 2017 season – if you open your window quickly, you can hear him say, “I did the fuck not” – and that ensures another successful campaign.

We started out 8-2 this season, opening with a 9-6 win over a Bishop’s Collar team that included a disguised Walter Thurmond, former Eagles safety. It turned out to be our only win against a team that would finish above .500, which makes our season difficult to judge. We finished with four straight

The few, the proud, the losers.

losses, including the Art playoff game, but with the exception of getting smacked around by Catahoula, we were in every game. And the beer and the laughs, etc.

Please try to attend the league All-Star Game, which is scheduled for Tues., Aug. 2. (That could change if championship series is delayed further, but you’ll be informed if it does.) If you feel like playing, bring a glove. All-Star rules are a little loose. Otherwise, there will be cookout stuff and beer and a good time. I think it’s at Dairy 4 this year, but will get that out in the note, too.

There is a possibility of a friendly or two in August or September against various teams that would like an outing. So, don’t lose your glove. Speaking of which, I have a black Wilson glove in my possession. Fits a righthander. If it is yours, speak up.

As you were.