Mis-played ground balls, over-throws to the bases, runners tagged out at home and at third, too little clutch hitting and too many stranded runners - certainly not a formula for winning softball. Yet even without their "A" Game, the Ragin' Pathogens still had more than enough offense and defense to win their 4th straight game, with a final score of 11-7 over the Slump Busters. The team was led by exceptional play at third base by Jessi Rouse, who seemingly recorded nearly half the put-outs, and by Tim Anderson, who made a Sports Center - worthy sliding catch down the left field line. Newcomers Kristen Cochran, Steve Kasier, and Megan Wheatley joined the team and made terrific contributions. The crowd was as enthusiastic as ever (attendance was estimated at nearly double digits) and Sports Beat ace photographer Melanie Downs was there to document all the action (http://www.unl.edu/foodscienceclub/Site/Softball.html).

The team has a bye for next week, and will be well-rested for the play-offs, which are scheduled to begin the week of July 28. The Pathogens have a 4 and 0 record and should be one of the top seeds. The post season schedule will be posted as soon as it becomes available.