Hillsdale County slow pitch softball team rises to the top
A local MASA men's slow pitch softball team took second place in the Class D State Tournament at Bay City last weekend.
A team sponsored by Rutz Trucking and S&S Trophy and Embroidery went 7-2 over two days en route to a runner-up finish among 25 squads.
They went 3-0 on the first day of play and 4-2 on the final day. A team from Buchanan went 6-1 to take home first place.
It was just the latest achievement for the group of 30-somethings, and the "legendary" 52-year old Gary Franson, who is called "Rookie" by his teammates, according to Brandon Eador.
The men currently have an overall record of 56-14, including an 18-4 mark in the Thursday Cooperstown League in Jackson.
Eador said the team moved to the Cooperstown League to experience more competition on a regular basis, and it certainly delivered.
