We went to Round Lake Park (the relatively new Eden Prairie complex) to take on the Eagles for the second time. It's a very nice field, and to tell you the truth, I like it better than Veteran's Field, the former EP stadium.
We faced the same pitcher as last time, the kid who throws in the high 80's with hard slider. Their coach said that his elbow was bothering him. All I can say is that I'd love to throw like that when my arm is bothering me.
Chris Code took the bump for his for his first Varsity start and pitched very well. He kept us right there with them the entire game.
The game was relatively same old, same old until the 5th inning. We had put a rally together while the score was 4-1 in favor of the Eagles. Tanner got a hit to the outfield which scored Benny Christopher and Mike Larson. But the umpire thought differently. Mike came around third base and he was chuggin'. The Eagles made two nice relays to get the ball in. Mike clearly slid under the tag, but the umpire paused for a second and yelled, "HE'S OUT!" which ended the inning. Needless to say, the crowd and our bench were outraged at the horrible call.
Coach Lerner walked up to ask the umpire about his thoughts on the play and the umpire claimed that the catcher had gotten Mike on the helmet before his (long) legs reached the plate. I think the umpire just had dust in his eyes from when Mike slid. This chitchat brought Coach's season total to 7.5.
The rest of the game went on without any crazy stories, and we lost 6-4. If that run had scored, the score would have been 4-3 with us still rallying and the middle of our order coming up. It may have been a different game, or it may not have been, but one thing is for sure: the umpire rained on our parade.
Up next is Minnetonka at home followed by a BBQ for players, coaches, and friends of the program. Come on out to cheer on the team and enjoy a burger.
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