WEEK 5
Mudcats 8 - Grey Dudes 15
REDRUM 16 - Mean Green Machine 6
The Mean Green Machine started their 7 game homestand facing the freeswinging REDRUM with only a 10-man squad. MGM played a solid defensive game highlighted by Jason B at 1B laying out to snag a rifle shot ground ball and then spring to his feet to make the force out. Later, Alan P tracked down a flyball from SS into shallow LF to make an ESPN Top Ten worthy over-the-shoulder catch for the third out in the top half of the 6th inning.
Except for the 4-run 6th inning MGM struggled to find consistency at the plate. With 2 outs in the 6th and the bottom of the order coming up, things looked bleak…enter Mike V. Mike hit a laser down the 3B line that just kept rolling for a HR! Feeling inspired, Leo followed up with a triple off a Ray Short pitch. The top of the order finally came thru and strung together 5 consecutive hits before the rally came to an end. Dave L was the sole hitter to have a perfect night, going 4 for 4.