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Artists Comeback To Defeat Writers, 11-10, in Extra Innings

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Ed Hollander sneaks under the tag at third base. KYRIL BROMLEY

Ed Hollander sneaks under the tag at third base. KYRIL BROMLEY

Ed Hollander stands near third base after just beating a close play. KYRIL BROMLEY

Ed Hollander stands near third base after just beating a close play. KYRIL BROMLEY

A play at the plate! KYRIL BROMLEY

A play at the plate! KYRIL BROMLEY

Ed Hollander comes in to score. KYRIL BROMLEY

Ed Hollander comes in to score. KYRIL BROMLEY

Jonathan Lemire slides into third base. KYRIL BROMLEY

Jonathan Lemire slides into third base. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Writers and Artists shake hands after their 12-inning affair at Herrick Park on Saturday afternoon. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Writers and Artists shake hands after their 12-inning affair at Herrick Park on Saturday afternoon. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Writers and Artists shake hands after their 12-inning affair at Herrick Park on Saturday afternoon. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Writers and Artists shake hands after their 12-inning affair at Herrick Park on Saturday afternoon. KYRIL BROMLEY

A play at the plate that eventually resulted in a run scored. KYRIL BROMLEY

A play at the plate that eventually resulted in a run scored. KYRIL BROMLEY

Katie Couric steps in the batter's box. KYRIL BROMLEY

Katie Couric steps in the batter's box. KYRIL BROMLEY

Katie Couric grabs a bat. KYRIL BROMLEY

Katie Couric grabs a bat. KYRIL BROMLEY

Katie Couric heads to first after putting the ball in play. KYRIL BROMLEY

Katie Couric heads to first after putting the ball in play. KYRIL BROMLEY

Katic Couric throws the ball back to pitcher John Franco. KYRIL BROMLEY

Katic Couric throws the ball back to pitcher John Franco. KYRIL BROMLEY

John Franco pitches. KYRIL BROMLEY

John Franco pitches. KYRIL BROMLEY

Carl Bernstein takes it all in. KYRIL BROMLEY

Carl Bernstein takes it all in. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mike Lupica gathers kids for the spin-the-bat run around the bases in the middle of Saturday's game. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mike Lupica gathers kids for the spin-the-bat run around the bases in the middle of Saturday's game. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mike Lupica gathers kids for the spin-the-bat run around the bases in the middle of Saturday's game. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mike Lupica gathers kids for the spin-the-bat run around the bases in the middle of Saturday's game. KYRIL BROMLEY

After spinning around a bat at home plate, kids run the bases. KYRIL BROMELY

After spinning around a bat at home plate, kids run the bases. KYRIL BROMELY

After spinning around a bat at home plate, kids run the bases. KYRIL BROMELY

After spinning around a bat at home plate, kids run the bases. KYRIL BROMELY

Ed Hollander KYRIL BROMLEY

Ed Hollander KYRIL BROMLEY

William Quigley KYRIL BROMLEY

William Quigley KYRIL BROMLEY

Whitney Casey gets in safely behind Victoria Hilton. KYRIL BROMLEY

Whitney Casey gets in safely behind Victoria Hilton. KYRIL BROMLEY

The 2024 Writers. KYRIL BROMLEY

The 2024 Writers. KYRIL BROMLEY

The 2024 Artists. KYRIL BROMLEY

The 2024 Artists. KYRIL BROMLEY

Longtime organizer of the event Leif Hope, center, with artists Walter Bernard, to his right, and William Quigley. KYRIL BROMLEY

Longtime organizer of the event Leif Hope, center, with artists Walter Bernard, to his right, and William Quigley. KYRIL BROMLEY

Gabriele Bluestone KYRIL BROMLEY

Gabriele Bluestone KYRIL BROMLEY

An Artist gets back to first safely as the ball alludes Paul Winum. KYRIL BROMLEY

An Artist gets back to first safely as the ball alludes Paul Winum. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Artists congratulate one another after their 11-10 comeback victory. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Artists congratulate one another after their 11-10 comeback victory. KYRIL BROMLEY

Teddy Jones gets congratulated by Mike Lupica after his first inning three-run home run. KYRIL BROMLEY

Teddy Jones gets congratulated by Mike Lupica after his first inning three-run home run. KYRIL BROMLEY

Parker Calvert scores the winning run for the Artists in the bottom of the 12th inning, giving them the 11-10 edge. KYRIL BROMLEY

Parker Calvert scores the winning run for the Artists in the bottom of the 12th inning, giving them the 11-10 edge. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Artists congratulate one another after their 11-10 comeback victory. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Artists congratulate one another after their 11-10 comeback victory. KYRIL BROMLEY

The brand new scoreboard shows the Artists defeating the Writers, 11-10, on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

The brand new scoreboard shows the Artists defeating the Writers, 11-10, on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorStaff Writer on Aug 21, 2024
The 76th annual Artist and Writers Charity Softball Game was played on Saturday at Herrick Park in East Hampton. The Writers jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the top... more

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