Super Saturday, News, Rookie 2, LDBA, 2013 (Delaware / Komoka / Mt Brydges Minor Baseball)

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Jun 19, 2013 | Jamie Bond | 627 views
Super Saturday
We played a makeup game in Strathroy on Saturday June 15th.  What a great morning.  The weather was fantastic and the kids were fresh and rarin to go.  And it showed.

We jumped out to an early lead on runs scored by Josh, Jack, and Raileh, who were pushed along by some more timely hitting by Jordan and Ethan.  In the bottom of the inning, we were able to get all 3 outs on ground outs on great plays by Jordan, Grant, and Cam J.  But not before the Royals scratched across to runs to make it close.  

But the 2nd and 3rd were not kind to the Rivercats as they unfortunately ran into a hot pitcher (aka yours personally coach) and struck out 6 straight times.  After 3 were down only 4-3 and we were able to make 3 more ground outs (Blake with one and Ethan with 2) which left us with 6 already.....a season high.  

Then in the top of the 4th, we got to see 2 teams bare down and play some ball.....both hitting and fielding.  Jack, Raileh, and Jordon all got hits and scored on more hits by Grant, Ethan and Andrew to put us up by two runs.  But, the Royals came back and pounded the ball for 3 runs of their own to take a one run lead again.  

In the 5th, Strathroy hung on to their 1 run lead to win the game.  But the very last out of the game was a dandy by our own Jumpin Jordan as he reached up at pitcher and snagged a line drive.  Best play of the year so far.  It was a tough loss but the kids played awesome against one of the top teams in the league and had a tonne of fun while they were at it.

Along with that great catch, Jordan got 2 great hits (including a double), was the first one on and off the field and was "baseball ready" on every single play.  This great game of his earned him the Hustle and Heart Award.  CONGRATULATIONS JORDAN. 
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