Manager: Andy Malthouse
Scorer: Kim Malthouse
Score: NC Rebels 11 – Research 7
Today we played Research who were undefeated after 12 rounds. We had 3 of our best out in Donk, Will and Nate and if this was a game you could bet on, you would have given us pretty bad odds.
Just as well you can’t bet as we would have taken your money. We won 11 – 7.
Even though Research were missing some players as well we still had the guts and the determination to take it up to them and in the end beat them convincingly. Bruce was masterful on the mound again throwing all 7 innings, striking out 5, but more importantly, only walking 2. That made them hit and as a team, we are doing our best to back him up with only 1 error recorded. That is probably the most satisfying thing about the win, where ever I place people, they are performing the role perfectly. From Mozz playing 1st then 3rd to Gavin behind the dish. Everyone has really stepped it up in the field and I am proud of everyone.
Gavin, was fantastic behind the dish and really is calling a great game. Bruce, as I said pitched a blinder and continues to be that consistent chucker we have needed.
Danny is flawless in the outfield and Cath made some good plays as well.
Batting is where it’s all happening. Everyone hit the ball apart from me. Bruce hit two doubles as lead off. Mozz went 2 from 3, Danny went 2 from 4, Gavin 1 from 2 (no HPB’s), Matt went 1 from 3, Grant went 1 from 2 with a Muffed Fly, Cath 1 from 2, Paul 1 from 2, Tim 1 from 3, Glenn put the ball into play which puts pressure on the opposition.
Once again, the spark was created by our lower order who scored us 4 in the 2nd to tie it up. That’s when we thought we could win. That’s when it all started, so well done to Matt, Cath, Paul and Tim who all got hits to get us back in the game.
To be honest, today should not have happened, but it did. That’s sport, that’s baseball and that is why we all love this game so much. You never know what’s going to happen. It’s like a Kinda Surprise.
Now earlier I mentioned a special name. Grant. Thanks G Man for coming down and lending a hand. You still have it, the game has missed you and we would be welcome you anytime you can make it.
Thanks to Stu once again and also to Alan for line umpiring. Thanks Jane for her help in the canteen and also to Kim for scoring.
That was our 5th win and the best so far. Awesome job everyone.