Annual Civil War Baseball Game
Members of the 78th PVI, Co. F continued its yearly tradition of playing a Civil War baseball game. Although the teams played in modern clothes, all of the rules and gear used were of the 1860s era. Teams representing the Freeport Blues and the Armstrong Rifles played a six-inning game which ended in a smashing 12-2 victory for the Blues. The power-hitting of the Blues, including a three-run homerun by Eric Cocco, was the difference this year.
Some
of the players enjoy the shade before the start of the game.
Al
gets ready for his turn to bat.
Dave
advances a Rifles’ runner to third base.
Eric rounds first
base during one of his big hits for the Blues.
Mike (center)
tries to direct a throw from left field as Huston runs to second base.
The teams switch
between innings.
The players of both teams gather for a photo after the game.