A member of traffic disputes an umpire’s call. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Rewind’s Russ Delude is out at second. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Rewind’s Paul Richards hits a chopper towards short against Traffic (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Traffic’s left fielder lunges to make a catch in foul territory. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Rewind pitcher Mick Balesteri delivers against Traffic. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Sage’s Art Blake smacks the dirt after making a diving play and just missing getting the runner out at first. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Rewind’s Eric Davis rubs dirt on the grip of his bat before the start of a first-round game with Traffic. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Rats and Team 23 slap five after an extra innings game in the first round Thursday. Rats won the game. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
The Wallace Softball dugout roars after an RBI hit. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Wallace Softball’s Randy Zeis keeps his eye on a ball hit to him. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Sage’s John Peterson scores the tying run after a close play at the plate with Wallace Softball catcher Nick Black during first-round play at the No Glove Nationals softball tournament in Forest Park Thursday. Saga went on to win 10-9 in extra innings. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
The 46th Annual No-Gloves softball tournament began under blue skies in Forest Park Thursday. Teams included: Rats, Team 23, Wallace, Sage, Traffic, Rewind, Play-in, Smackout, Monkey, Thunder, Gladiators, Jinx, Tides, Players, Inc., Dynasty and Mudville. Winners Play Friday night at the Forest Park diamonds. Play continues through Sunday.
