Deal!
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito shake hands on a deal on how long the Council v. Mayor's Office softball game will go. 9/17/15 http://www.newyorktrue.com/mayor-claws-his-way-to-victory/
Council Team
The Council team in a pre-game huddle while the Mayor's Office team warms up. Softball 9/17/15 http://www.newyorktrue.com/mayor-claws-his-way-to-victory/
CouncilStat!
"CouncilStat!" was the huddle break cheer adopted by the City Council team. Softball 9/17/15
Starting At Pitcher ...
The Council team welcomes its starting pitcher, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, as the starting lineup is introduced. Softball 9/17/15
1st Pitch
FDNY Lt. James Hayes throws out a ceremonial first pitch. Hayes was shot while responding to a fire in August. Softball 9/17/15
Recovering
Mayor de Blasio, CM Steve Matteo and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito speak briefly with FDNY Lt. James Hayes after Hayes threw a ceremonial first pitch. Hayes was shot while responding to a fire call in August. Softball 9/17/15
BFFs
Staten Island Borough President, and former council member, Jimmy Oddo joined the Mayor's team. Despite the large wad of tobacco lodged in his cheek Oddo fired off serial taunts at his former colleagues. Softball 9/17/15
Protest
In the stands. Softball 9/17/15
Big Screen
A graphic on the scoreboard big screen. Softball 9/17/15
Protestors on the plaza outside the stadium. Their chants could be heard inside throughout the game. Softball 9/17/15
Protest Signs
Protestors as seen through the stadium gate. They were held outside the stadium. Softball 9/17/15
Here Ya Go Mayor
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito fires a pitch in to Mayor de Blasio. Softball 9/17/15
Eye On The Ball
Mayor de Blasio at bat. 9/17/15
2nd
Whether he'll get a 2nd term is uncertain, but 2nd base was a cinch for Mayor de Blasio. Softball 9/17/15
Twisted
The Mayor twists after a missed ball as Council Member Corey Johnson gets on base. Johnson and de Blasio's feet tangled as Johnson hit first, with Johnson limping afterwards. Softball 9/17/15
Bobbled
CM Corey Johnson safe at 1st as the throw to Mayor de Blasio goes astray. 9/17/15
At Bat
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito at bat, with a photographer close at hand. 9/17/15
Joy, Crushed
Council team joy was short-lived as Jon Paul Lupo tags out Council Member Steve Matteo at home, preventing what at first appeared to be a certain Council run. Softball 9/17/15 http://www.newyorktrue.com/mayor-claws-his-way-to-victory/
One Too Many
Mayor de Blasio singled, moved to 2nd base on a throw home and then tried for third but was tagged out on a throw to Council Member Steve Matteo during a Mayor/Council softball game. 9/17/15 http://www.newyorktrue.com/mayor-claws-his-way-to-victory/
Mayor de Blasio keeps his eye on the ball. Literally. Softball 9/17/15
O-U-T
CM Steve Matteo tags Mayor de Blasio out. 9/17/15
Going For Two
