Well tonight was bittersweet.
The first game was a doozy, and we lost 25-9. Councilman Steve Adams was no where to be found, so Kyle had to step to the mound for another double-header (all of our games are double-headers). Kyle decided to let the opposing team start off easy, so he walked several batters, only to have Bruno hit a grand slam - finally a perfect pitch, followed by a perfect bat! TO Kyle's defense (the Sportswriter saw the whole thing) - the winds were blowing 30 mph across the plate, and pitching was less than an easy endeavor on this beautiful, yet windy, summer evening.
The game quickly progressed in the same direction. After a 7-run first inning, the team finished all three of their home runs in the following at bats (each team has three home runs - after this each homerun is an out). It was a long first inning, especially if you were on defense watching the pitcher continually walk players around the bases. (Sadly to say, the pitcher was furious that the opposing team wouldn't swing when the pitches were close...)
There was a highlight - Anderson struck out with two beautiful swings that slightly missed the ball (he made up for the strikeouts in the second game).
It was a breath of fresh air when the game was over and we could move to field 4 to play Ridgewood Church (the church formerly known as Minnetonka Baptist).
The second game turned out much better. First of all, Kyle struck out the first batter as he watched the third strike blow by him. (Kyle had 4 strikeouts on the evening - two were backwards Ks and since I cant figure out how to do a backwards K on the computer, I simply have to expain it)...
There were several triples in the game - from Brian Everett, Brian Wiersma, Jordan from Wisconsin, and Kyle Small. Jordan from Wisconsin had an in-the-park-homerun, which was cause for great celebration. THe bats were alive in this game, and in the fourth inning, everyone but two players crossed home plate. We won the game 13-3.
The play of the night, however, was the defensive Unassissted Double Play by Sir Brian Everett ( he looks like a royal-family type fellow). Brian was playing first base, and Ridgewood had runners on the corner. The batter hit a high line drive down the first base side, and Brian grabbed it as the runner on first was trying to get back to base. However, in the split second that Brian caught the ball, he tagged the runner, and we joyously walked back to the dugout, as Brian, single-handedly turned a double-play. Good job Brian - you daughter and wife are proud. (Brian had several representatives at the game, including his wife, daughter, Mother and father-in-law, and his dog (who appears to be needing obedience lessons from Tom Talmo).
Speaking of Tom Talmo, who came out with a consistent swing of singles. Tom is our all-star histler. He hits the ball weekly, and runs around the bases despite sprained and strained ligaments in several areas of his body. Tough work, Tom!
We had a good night, and it was good to see us end the evening on a high note. NExt week we play the only undefeated team and Haggerty's painting. The best part is that the game is located on our own Wrigley Field in downtwon Excelsior. Come and join us for a slug fest!
As always we want to thank out fans - a long list that includes: TIna and Adrienned Quinlan, and grandparents Steve and Pam Pitts. Harlan and MArgie Swanson, THle Wiersmas (and dog), Debbie Talmo and Jackie and Ashlyn Everett, Connie Volling, Tricia, Patrick, and Freddie Stolz (Patrick cheered from the sidelines tonight - see you next week in uniform?), Jaci, Rachel and Jacob Mrosko (and a grandparent, I believe), Jessie and Lauren Volling, And the Jones', who its always hard to keep up with - good to see you Dave, Diane and Andy. The list goes on, and we thank the growing group of fans, who continually come out to support the team.
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