Chasing history? At a high school game? Of course, I’ve seen high school athletes quoted as saying “We shocked the world” and “Nobody gave us a chance,” so I guess this makes as much sense. Quite a contrast with softball, where no-hitters and even perfect games are a dime a dozen.
Routine grounder to Lucky, error. Next batter cranks it out of yard down left field line, which is only 210 feet, tie game. Next batter grounder to Lucky, throws it down right fielf line. Ball rolls to fence, which is 425 feet, and batter rounds the bases. After game, Lucky gets dumped by girlfriend, whose sudden success in softball has changed her outlook in life. Lucky decides to visit Chinese restaurant that night, looking for comfort, and possibly a new girlfriend.
I have been following this strip since what’s his face was going to “lower the boom” on the teachers. This has to be the most boring storyline of them all.
Think positive guys. Goshen player tries breaking up the perfect game by bunting (bush league) and Lucky makes a great bare-handed play to save the game. If he makes an error its still on the pitcher to save the no-hitter.
Interesting that the catcher uses a polishing glove instead of a mitt. No wonder he wants to get of there—he late for his job at the carwash (breaks into song).
In all reality, Lucky will make a bang bang play just throwing out the batter for the final out. After celebrating at the Bucket, he and Mr Reality will bee hit by a car.
Originally I thought it was obvious Lucky would ruin the perfect game, but now I think it can go either way. I created a survey poll that I also posted on the MUT site. Make your prediction as to what happens tomorrow, or Saturday as they may make the final play a cliffhanger tomorrow. Survey is available here.
Marty: Milford 2, Goshen 0, (hic). Paul Dillon (hic), is chasing (hic), history. Time is called on the field (hic), so I’ll chase this sippy cup with an ice cold Bud. Mudlarks (hic, hic), this Bud’s for you! (hic, hic).
chiphilton over 10 years ago
Chasing history? At a high school game? Of course, I’ve seen high school athletes quoted as saying “We shocked the world” and “Nobody gave us a chance,” so I guess this makes as much sense. Quite a contrast with softball, where no-hitters and even perfect games are a dime a dozen.
Lukebunkin over 10 years ago
Not sure this will end well for Paul…..or Lucky!
dutchpuppy2 over 10 years ago
Lucky will blow it. Sooooooo obvious in coming…
gilthorp57 over 10 years ago
Routine grounder to Lucky, error. Next batter cranks it out of yard down left field line, which is only 210 feet, tie game. Next batter grounder to Lucky, throws it down right fielf line. Ball rolls to fence, which is 425 feet, and batter rounds the bases. After game, Lucky gets dumped by girlfriend, whose sudden success in softball has changed her outlook in life. Lucky decides to visit Chinese restaurant that night, looking for comfort, and possibly a new girlfriend.
jalthomas over 10 years ago
The kid in panel 3 cheers the same way at the basketball games. Mark this panel down because I’m sure we’ll see it again!
WoodyTB over 10 years ago
Is it me, or does Paul look like he’s morphing into a teenage version of Gil?
wmac8898 over 10 years ago
Three people in the stands. The biggest crowd of the season. If this kid finishes the perfect game, six people will claim to have been there.
mathdog over 10 years ago
I have been following this strip since what’s his face was going to “lower the boom” on the teachers. This has to be the most boring storyline of them all.
tedybgame over 10 years ago
Think positive guys. Goshen player tries breaking up the perfect game by bunting (bush league) and Lucky makes a great bare-handed play to save the game. If he makes an error its still on the pitcher to save the no-hitter.
miffedmax over 10 years ago
Interesting that the catcher uses a polishing glove instead of a mitt. No wonder he wants to get of there—he late for his job at the carwash (breaks into song).
Mr Reality over 10 years ago
In all reality, Lucky will make a bang bang play just throwing out the batter for the final out. After celebrating at the Bucket, he and Mr Reality will bee hit by a car.
Mopman over 10 years ago
Originally I thought it was obvious Lucky would ruin the perfect game, but now I think it can go either way. I created a survey poll that I also posted on the MUT site. Make your prediction as to what happens tomorrow, or Saturday as they may make the final play a cliffhanger tomorrow. Survey is available here.
bearwku82 over 10 years ago
Marty: Milford 2, Goshen 0, (hic). Paul Dillon (hic), is chasing (hic), history. Time is called on the field (hic), so I’ll chase this sippy cup with an ice cold Bud. Mudlarks (hic, hic), this Bud’s for you! (hic, hic).
tcar-1 over 10 years ago
Where is ‘Sign Man’? The one in the strip and the one that posts here.
tcar-1 over 10 years ago
Read “HERMAN” today. Ties in with a long running joke about this strip.
twainreader over 10 years ago
An hour later, he’ll want to get lucky again
jslabotnik over 10 years ago
Lucky makes a great play but the ump, John Joyce, blows the call
bitsy twill over 10 years ago
No way Lucky blows this. That’s just what they want you to think. Mopman, what are the survey results?
jcogs1 over 10 years ago
Is it wise to have Marty in front of an open window? Maybe in MUT Andy Capp can help with the colorful commentary.
Mr Reality over 10 years ago
In all reality, what would Ronnie Woo say ?