The winning run coming home brought the writers their 11th victory over the artists in the past 22 years.
Photos by Colin M. Graham East Hampton – On Saturday, Aug. 15, two prominent groups went head to head for the 61st year in a row in a battle of wits, stamina, strategy and hand-eye coordination. It wasn’t Real Estate Developers vs. the ZBA, nor was it Ron Baron’s lawyers against Larry Penny and the Town Justice Court, no. These two groups in question are far more fearsome, influential and respected around these parts than any hedge fund bigwig or money market tycoon it all came down to the local artists versus the local writers. The game wasn’t all business: MVP Mike Lupica took time between innings to sign copies of his book “Heat” and pose for photographs with fans. Catcher for the writers David Bernstein catching a heater during warm ups. Umpire Dan Rattiner with announcers James Lipton, Bert Sugar and Juliet Papa.
The MVP of the game went to Mike Lupica, who took time out during innings to sign copies of his book “Heat” and pose for photos with fans. In the end, the somewhat fierce competition ended in smiles and claps on the back all around, as the two teams left the field to celebrate (or drown their sorrows) at the after party at The Lodge Restaurant in East Hampton.