It has been a while since our heroes beat the Blazers, but it happened Sunday. Anthony Kazmierczyk had a great start, 4 and 2/3 on the bump, allowing only 2 earned runs, but he had to depart after the book rule limit of 4 hit batters was reached. Jeff Shebovsky, Craig Feeney and Mark Pacich came on the hold the hard-hitting Blazers to a reasonable extent, and the Old Reds bats exploded for 17 hits and 18 runs. 

Rookie Jason Bailey continued his uncanny debut season with 2 more hits and a pair of walks, Mark Pacich hit a ball off the wall for a double, Eddie Rubiera had a couple of hits and a HBP, and made a pair of unbelievable catches in clutch situations out in right. Carlos Padilla, laid down a gorgeous bunt for a hit, and made a great play at 3rd, Billy Crannick went the route behind the dish, and had a couple of hits, Craig Feeney had a two run double, and some old fart had three hits.

Great game, looked like we may have turned a bit of a corner, trhe defense was much better, and the pitching kept us in the game, giving the bats time to get cooking.

Have a nice weekend off, looking forward to seeing everyone back out on the ballfield for the stretch run, Sunday, November 8 at 12:30 at South Orange vs the Phillies. Happy Halloween to you and yours!