The April 25th Match

Brooklyn bocce matches are always intense, and typically very competitve. This one was no different. Yet sometimes, it's the story behind the game where the intrigue lies.

Our match vs first place Boccelism was more delayed than a tenth month pregnancy. My former team, BRF, challenged the second place Sweet Meats beforehand in a game that lasted two hours. BRF lost and also took down several Mayor Ed Boch team members: Maria (due to tiredness), Matt (due to curry digestion issues) and Seth (well, law school exams are around the corner). Luckily, Tom and Jackie - the soon-to-be-married couple from Sweet Meats, joined The Hoss Brothers (Ian and Ben) and me in our attempt to beat the illness out of Boccelism.

With that as a backdrop, you only need to know this... The Hoss Brothers were in rare form... As were Tom and Jackie; however, Boccelism - which has a special zen master named Izra - defeated us barely (7 to 5, 7 to 6).

Next time, it's the playoffs. We are in third place and solid. Also, keep in mind, all playoff games are on the weekend... Making it easier for our NJ and upper Manhattan teammates.