In the historic, first-ever February games in the 47 year history of the Temple Shalom Softball League, the Circus came to town as the Clowns opened the season against the Garber Grasshoppers.  Due to several pratfalls, the Jesters quickly fell behind the Garberians 8-1 before storming back to grab an 11-10 lead going in the bottom of the seventh.  Clownish hitting leaders were Sean "Fashion Plate" Greeley with 4 hits, Sheldon "Steamboat" Fulton with 3 RBI and a Clown Alley of batsmen tied with 2 runs scored. Unfortunately, some bonus hijinx in the field resulted in the Grasshoppers hopping past the Sad Clowns, 12-11.

The Clowns packed up their belongings in a bindle and trudged over to Field 4 for the nightcap against the Cova Marauders.  A nearly flawless defense, led by rookie shortstop Joe "Volcano" Calvano's brilliant play at short, made the three runs in the first and second innings hold up as the Clowns won a laugher 7-2 for their first victory of the young year.  Super Sub Heath "not Blake" Jones led the team with 3 hits and 3 RBI.  Bottom of the order sparkplug Chris"py Kreme" Peterson led the team with 2 runs scored.

Clowns Offensive Impact POW: Jeff Radanof - 4 for 5 with a BB, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored
Clowns Defensive Impact POW: Joe Calvano - flawless fielding at short in both games