OR's won a wild one in Clermont, on a scorching September morning 12-11 on a walk-off Hit By Pitch to HBP legend Eddie Rubiera. It was one of an improbable 7 HBP for the OR's on the day. Forced by circumstance to play with only 9, Craig Feeney was great on the bump, pitching around 5 errors to keep us in the game for 6 and 2/3 innings. Wil Woods came in and picked off a man to end a threat in the 7th, but when a couple of runners scored in the top of the last inning, things looked bleak for the Mudville 9, with tough righty Lilio Alvarez set to close it out for the Rays. But fate stepped in, Tim "Wheels" Albertson beat out an infield hit, his second one of those on the day. then Johnny Kovalick got hit by a pitch to bring the tying run to the plate. After a fielder's choice, Wil Woods unloaded a double to bring in a run, the tying run scored on a wild pitch, and after Rob Davis walked and Don Payan was hit by yet another pitch, Eddie Rubiera took one in the back pocket for the win. Just an every day, run-of-the-mill win for our guys!

Offensive stars included Eddie who had a pair of hits, as did mound star Craigie Feeney, Wil Woods had 2 long doubles on the day, but the man was Jeff Albertson who had three doubles, one down each line and I can't remember where the other one went,but the Rays defense had no idea of where to play the veteran.

Great job by Johnny Kovalick behind the dish on a sweltering day, Jeff finished up. Don Payan went the whole game at first, which we only ask him to do under extreme circumstances, and held his own nicely, in addition to going home with a couple of welts from being hit. Eddie R brought back memories patrolling the OF grass in right without a flaw.

But Wil Woods, our Pal-a from Ocala, was the star of the game, with a win on the mound, and two big doubles, just edging out Joltin' Jeff, and his three two-baggers.

Next up are the Brooklyn Dodgers, 12:30 PM on Sunday, September 15 at Ocoee Bob Sorenson. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. My pitching prospect failed to materialize, so please keep your ears open to possible hurlers who might want to play.