The evening was perfect for baseball and both teams responded with a well-played game. The two starters, Jim Hayden for the Thunder and Chris Abrams for the Hornets, repeatedly bent but did not break. Hayden kept Hornets hitters off balance by mixing hard stuff with junk that was slower than a tax refund. Abrams struggled with control all night but came up with crucial outs with RISP. Jim Konstantakis relieved Abrams in the 6th and got the save. Hayden and Lounsbury doubled for the Thunder; Madden and Nardacci (3 hits) did the same for the Hornets. Both the Thunder and the Hornets showed solid defense, executing the basics almost flawlessly. This has been a trademark of the BT since they enterd the league. Last night, they added a rare 7-4 double play to their repertoire. Don't count on Bob Lounsbury's team to beat themselves - ain't gonna happen. Tom Henderson - Hornets manager
Thank you for the kind words Mr. Henderson. As I have said since our team joined this division in 2004, the 47 division has great teams and great players. As our division continues to grow in size, so do we grow in more great teams and more great players. We all continue to play the game of baseball with tremendous sportmanship and professionism all this with true comradery and friendship. Thanks again for the kind words. By the way, who was that dude on third - does he EVER miss anything. Do not bring him to our next battle. Just kidding. Bob Lounsbury
Bob: That guy on third was Scott Rolen, posing as Tony Nardacci. No, he never misses anything, anywhere, anytime. Yes, we are definitely bringing him to our next game. Did I mention he normally bats left-handed in the cleanup slot? Tom Henderson
