The Full Nelson
The History
This year the Senate Softball League rings in forty years of Capitol Hill camaraderie. The weekly games offer Senate offices a chance to work together to pass something other than laws – softballs.
The Full Nelson team is a hybrid of staff from the two Senators Nelson ( Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson and Florida Senator Bill Nelson). This year, The Full Nelson is batting to defend their Division Champs title.
The Schedule
WIN! -- 21 - 19, May 10th — Dam It (Army Corps of Engineers)
After falling behind 9-1 at the end of the 2nd inning, the Full Nelson rallied to beat the Dam It (Army Corps of Engineers) by a score of 21-19. Displaying the determination that led to a Division title last year, the Full Nelson staged a furious comeback and was able to pull out the game on the strength of an 8-run 4th inning.
LOSS -- 1 - 11, May 23rd — Tnacious (Sen. Corker)
WIN! -- 18-17, June 4th — Premium Drafts (Sen. Leg Counsel)
After suffering a lopsided loss to Tnacious (Sen. Corker) by the score of 11-1 two weeks ago, the Full Nelson returned to its winning ways last week with an 18-17 over the Premium Drafts. Great defensive plays by the Full Nelson allowed the team to hold off a late Draft rally to secure the victory.
LOSS -- 12 - 21, June 22nd — N-Tac All Stars
LOSS -- 9 - 19, July 25th — Stormin’ Normans (Sen. Coleman)
LOSS -- 10 - 11, July 31st — Never Say Di (Sen. Feinstein)