SOFTBALL FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES

Posted on August 3, 2016 3:40 am Categorised in: ,

The Scrap Yard Dawgs for The New York Times.

The original feature ran in the Sunday, July 31st issue of The New York Times, see how it looked in print below and click HERE to view the online feature.

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The Scrapyard Dawgs take batting practice on the field prior to the game. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Catcher, Lee Ann Spivey, center, shares stories with her teammates prior to the game. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
The team does a group stretch and workout prior to the game. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Pitcher, Ellen Reed, right, helps fellow pitcher, Ivy Renfroe with her hair as teammate Amanda Fama looks on. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Outfielder, Kiki Stokes, applies eye black prior to the game. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Pitcher, Monica Abbott, talks with elderly fans before the game. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Scrap Yard Dawgs t-shirts hang for sale in a lone souvenir tent. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Pitcher, Monica Abbott, sits quietly before the game. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Pitcher, Monica Abbott, watches the game from the dugout with her team. The Scrap Yard Dawgs won the game 1-0. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Outfielder, Emily Crane, center, and the rest of the starters assemble on the field before game time. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Pitcher, Monica Abbott, stretches before the game. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Pitcher, Monica Abbott, stretches before the game. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Pitcher, Monica Abbott, stretches before the game. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Pitcher, Monica Abbott, changes into her cleats before the game. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Monica Abbott, 14, takes her first pitch against the Dallas Charge. The Scrap Yard Dawgs won the game 1-0. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Fielder, Brejae Washington, 20, outstretches her hands to high five, pitcher, Monica Abbott, during lineup announcements prior to the game. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
The team huddles before the start of an inning. The Scrap Yard Dawgs won the game 1-0. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
Pitcher, Monica Abbott, congratulates teammates following a play. The Scrap Yard Dawgs won the game 1-0. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.
The Scrap Yard sports complex during the 3rd inning. The Scrap Yard Dawgs won the game against the Dallas Charge 1-0. Todd Spoth for The New York Times.

How the feature ran in the Sunday, July 31st edition of The New York Times

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A few of my favorite frames from the game

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