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Hard-rock band plays softballEXTREME/From Page 5“I always wanted to play softball or basketball in front of people. Now, were famous for our sports,” he said with alaugh. ‘‘Write this down: 111 play baseball, softball, basketball anytime. There’s nothing like coming home.”About halfway through the seven-inning game, several dozen autograph hounds made their way over the fence and edged toward the Extreme dug-out. Waiting patiently for a brush with fame was 10-year-old Jamie DeMambro of Billerica, who had a laundry list of reasons for liking the band.“I think they have a good personality. I like their voices, they’re good to children and I think they’re cute,” she said. “As players, they’re funny butthey’re good.”Susanne Nasson, 25, of Medford, agreed that Extreme’s members are positive role models.“Everything about them gives you a positive feeling. They’re a clean band, and nice guys,” she said. “I sensed that from the first time I saw them in ’81.”A few lucky radio contest winners got to rub shoulders with band members on the playing field as part of the Extreme team. Acton resident Chuck Loring played left field. He said he won the spot after calling in and promising disc jockeys the band would surely lose with his assistance.Extreme won the game in extra innings, 15-14.
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