Why Beer League Softball Is The Best Rec Sport Around

Raise up your concealed alcoholic beverage in honour of three-pitch.

1. You don't have to be the best athlete

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Not a big runner? All you have to do is get to the base. No upper-arm strength? Batting is a lot about momentum. Beer league is about having fun, even if you strike out every time.

2. Concealing alcohol makes you feel like a badass

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Drinking in public parks is against the law in a lot of places, which makes it that much more fun doing it. Find out how to hide your beer can in a cola can suit here.

3. The diamond

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Whether it's hot and sunny in the daytime, or cool and breezy under the lights at nighttime, there's no place better than the ball diamond in the summertime.

4. The uniforms

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There isn't much equipment needed to play softball. Just a glove and a pair of runners. What a team decides to do in terms of uniform is completely up to them. This leads to pun-y team names and a lot of creativity in terms of logos.

5. The small victories

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So you only made it on base once this game. Remember that pop fly you caught at the bottom of the third that ended the inning? That's what we'll talk about after the game.

6. Figuring out your alcohol:playing time ratio

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There's a very fine line between drinking enough beer to feel like the best athlete ever and being too drunk to play. Be cautious when testing this line.

7. The battle scars

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Sacrifice your body for the play. It'll make a good story.

8. Loving your team

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You're going to spend a lot of time with these people this summer. They might see you cry. They will definitely see you bleed. They will text you every month in the off-season counting down the days until next season.

9. Beer

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Did I mention that you drink beer while playing? And after, too. You have to celebrate your win/loss somehow.