by nick
4/28/2009 4:09:00 AM
I am subbing for ‘The Franchise” today in writing the game recap. Nick was absent from yesterday’s game administering fatherly duties to newly drafted acquisition Emma Nicole. More on Nick’s absence later!!! Golden Gloves Return to Central ParkThe Ballbreaker’s were victorious 5-3 against a team, Zagat’s Survey, which are no push-over’s. The three main ingredients for a win were present: timely hitting, stellar pitching and superb defensive plays. I had all the stats for this recap this morning but my two pups got to them first and I am now working from a half-chewed piece of paper. Nonetheless, the Ballbreaker’s opened the game defensively in the first inning with scorching defensive plays that signaled no return to last weeks opening inning debacle. That trend continued throughout the game with the Ballbreaker’s turning in 11 assisted outs, 7 unassisted outs and 3 strike-outs against only one error and 3 runs. Leading the way defensively was James Sammarco with 7 put-outs from shortstop against only one error. And even in that error, James displayed his new-found discipline by not throwing the ball away. Kudos also goes to Evan “The Truth” Price who was on the receiving end of everyone of James’ throws as well as Ali’s and Kelly’s and Allan’s. Evan showed remarkable poise at first base, making play after play and making it look easy. Finally, one of the two defensive gems of the night came from Scott Hechler moving smoothly from left to right, in right field, running down a line-drive that was destined to spark a late inning rally. Then, the play of the game, came in the bottom of the 7th when Ollie made a tremendous, game saving, over the head catch of a 350 foot Ruthian blast that was sure to have HR written all over it. Anyway you slice it that is one helluva defensive game! On the offensive end, Game Balls should be given to Ollie, James and Evan. Ollie and James hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning that were key to setting the tone for the game and Evan not only drove in the go-ahead run with a double down the right-field line but also drove in another run with two-out in the 6th inning that gave us a two run cushion going into the final inning. All-in-all, it was a complete team effort. Allan’s pitching was the final piece that secured the victory. That team last night is capable of beating anyone in this division. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a great season!! Of course, what would a NY sports team be without a little controversy??? As the team departed the field last night, questions began to arise about the viability of Evan “The Truth” Price replacing Nick “The Franchise” Catalano at first base for at least part of the next game. Evan’s ability to work the first base bag with craftsmen-like efficiency left teammates in awe of his ability and quietly nudging the manager to consider a change. The Truth vs. The Franchise. Let the debate begin…..
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