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Here comes the pitch. KYRIL BROMLEY
A play at third base. KYRIL BROMLEY
A runner comes around to score for the Artists. KYRIL BROMLEY
The kids run the bases. KYRIL BROMLEY
The kids run the bases. KYRIL BROMLEY
The kids run the bases. KYRIL BROMLEY
The kids get ready to run the bases. KYRIL BROMLEY
Gearing up for a pitch. KYRIL BROMLEY
Confusion on the base paths. KYRIL BROMLEY
Mike Lupica looks to make a case for his team, the Writers. KYRIL BROMLEY
Mike Lupica looks to make a case for his team, the Writers. KYRIL BROMLEY
Leif Hope watches the game. KYRIL BROMLEY
Leif Hope holds the surprise turnip. KYRIL BROMLEY
A runner looks to score from third. KYRIL BROMLEY
The Artists at the 75th annual Artists and Writers Celebrity Softball game at Herrick Park in East Hampton on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY
The Writers at the 75th annual Artists and Writers Celebrity Softball game at Herrick Park in East Hampton on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY
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Dan Rattiner, left, and Leif Hope get ready for the coin toss to determine who is the home team. KYRIL BROMLEY
Play ball! KYRIL BROMLEY
The Artists score again. KYRIL BROMLEY
The Artists score again. KYRIL BROMLEY
The Artists celebrate their win. KYRIL BROMLEY
The Artists celebrate their win. KYRIL BROMLEY
Enjoying the game. KYRIL BROMLEY
Running out the play to first. KRYIL BROMLEY
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A veteran of the game, artist Russell Blue. KYRIL BROMLEY
Lori Singer at the plate. KYRIL BROMLEY
Tie goes to both runners? Lori Singer and a teammate are stuck at first base. KYRIL BROMLEY
Walter Bernard delivers a pitch. KYRIL BROMLEY
Stephen Perrine crushes the turnip at the start of the fourth inning. KYRIL BROMLEY
The Artists are back on top.
A year after giving up 16 runs in the last inning to suffer a 19-18 loss, thought to be the most runs scored in the annual game, the Artists responded with a 15-9 victory over the Writers in the 75th rendition of the Artists and Writers Celebrity Softball Game at Herrick Park in East Hampton on Saturday afternoon.
The Artists scored four runs on six hits in the top of the first inning and added to that lead throughout the game. The Writers tried to make another comeback in the eighth inning, pulling within three runs of the Artists’ lead at 12-9 with the bases loaded and two outs. But a ground out at third base ended the threat. The Artists scored three more runs in the top of the ninth, then Joe Sopiak set the Writers down in order in the bottom of the inning to finish the game.
Bridget Evans was named the game’s Most Valuable Player after the game. A graphic designer, Evans drove in a run and caught a few fly balls in the outfield.
The game raises funds for local charities including the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center, Phoenix House Academy, The Retreat and East End Hospice.
Staff Writer on Aug 23, 2023