Our heroes fought valiantly, but came up short against arch-nemisis Blazers. It was a blazing hot day, the first this year, but the after a three-run first, the bats went into the cooler. Bert Solomon was too tough on this day, keeping OR hitters off stride and off the bases. That said, for the second consecutive week, I was proud of the effort, and hopeful signs for this squad are popping up everywhere, like grass in sidewalk cracks...Young Craig Feeney continued to impress by cranking a long home run in his first AB, later adding a base knock. Rob Davis continued to lay off the high stuff, and pounded out 3 hits. Eddie Rubiera continued his torrid on-base march, and his frightful league mark for getting hit by pitches, Steve Haugh played his second game of the day, pitched his 2nd game of the day, and was impressive for 3 innings. Fidel Garcia had a knock and three of 4 nice plays at short, cementing his role there. Mike Grenci struck out 6 in 5 innings, and showed great command and composure working with the 4th string catcher. 

Next Sunday should be interesting, 2 games we could win on paper, but a doubleheader nonetheless. Blue Jacket Park, where we opened the season. Bring the family for all or part, a lovely place to spend part of a Sunday. Haugh is out, as is Ken D., so we will need all hands on deck, 18 innings to glory! 9 AM start, arrive in time to stretch and warm up, bring a snack or lunch, and let's take 2!