Everyone likes getting something for free, well, most of the
time… Last night was our first extra
innings game of the season. It was a roller
coaster night beginning with a downhill launch with the Yankees scoring a run
in each of the first three innings. Our
boys scored one in the third, but gave up one in both the 5th and 6th. Then the twists and turns came in. The cubbies managed to load the bases and
scored 3 single runs in the bottom of the 6th, yet still managed to obtain
their 3rd out with the bases loaded.
They tied it up in the 8th but gave up the
winning run to the Yankees in the 10th. All in all they were 1 for 11 with runners in
scoring positions, leaving 11 men on base for the evening. That brings the LOB total to 99 men in 14
games….
Losing is always heartbreaking but an extra innings loss
even more so. They crowd was lively,
being a Thirsty Thursday, and there was evidence of several fans, (myself
included), trying to change things up to create some positive mojo for the
team.
On a different note, it was a special evening for my section
as we were joined by Gwen’s son, daughter-in-law and 3 of her great grand
kids! Her grandson Aidan, threw out the
first pitch and it was a near perfect strike.
I think he may have gotten Ron Villone’s attention or at least caught
the eye of one of the scouts in the stands.
Unfortunately, they will have to wait until he first finishes elementary
school and moves on to high school before they sign him!
Overall, it was a night that left us with hope. Again the guys scraped their way back which
shows a lot of heart. Hopefully, they
will get tired of ending with an L and make whatever corrections are needed to
come out on top when’s it all over. You can bet, my bell and I will be there
when that happens!
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