The Old Reds looked dare we say, good Sunday afternoon! Are these the real Old Reds, or the team who had lost four in a row giving up double-digit runs. But an impressive debut by a 51-year old "rookie" put the boys back on the right track. Sean O'Connor moved in from Boston, and proceeded to scatter 5 hits, while striking out 9 in a complete game effort. So excited were we by his pitching, we proceeded to bang out 13 hits to commemorate the effort. Alex Moncada belted a three-run home run, Tim Nowe was 3 for 3 with a double, Rick Piotrowski was 2-2 with a Sac Fly, as the bottom of the lineup did most of the damage.
Beleagured Jose Taveras, who could have cheerfully defected from the team last week after the fielding meltdown in Clermont, went behind the dish and caught a beautiful game. But Player of the Game honors have to go to Sean, who was outstanding against a strong hitting Nats lineup, and he even chipped in with a base hit late. Next up are the Blazers, Sunday at 8:30 AM, again at Grand Ave. Hope to see everyone there!