August 14 2005

A 20-4 win is a good way to start the playoffs.

To earn player of the game, Raub must have had the best game of his career.. His seven at-bats featured two doubles, two singles, and three walks. He scored six runs. All in a nine-inning game in which, as the home team, we only batted in eight of them. Also tallying four hits were Kelly and Shane, with Shane chipping in five runs scored.

Honorable mention for player of the game is Chris, who pitched five strong innings, allowing just two runs (zero earned), and striking out three (tying opponent Anthony) while walking none. It's his fifth win of the year. Good boy.

Our twenty runs scored came on only seventeen hits, far less than our previous two games (21 and 26). The difference: base on balls. In the previous two games, we had just two walks in each. This game, we had an astounding twelve walks. Quel pa-shance!

After Lee cost him two RBIs, Kelly arranged to have two RBIs deducted from Lee's total in compensation. While we are not inclined to go back and change history, as it can have disastrous effects on the present, we figure mentioning it here is compensation enough. In his return, Lee had many awesome comments come out of his mouth before and during the game, but they are unfortunately not appropriate for this all-ages blog.

After taking a vote, Jeff was encouraged to finally make his profile truthful and show off that switchhitting of his. The ultimate outcome of that enndeavor need not matter. What matters is that, while batting left, Jeff swung twice and made contact both times. That kid has got mad skillz!

We would like to commend the Rockies for sticking with it this season.. While mired in last place all season, without a win to their name, they still showed up to play and compete as hard as any other team right up to the final out. Well done Rockies.. See you on the field next season..

And see you all next Sunday, as we look to extend this three game winning streak..