First things first (which is what they always are because if they weren't first then they would not be the first thing and I would have a problem). Anyway, in my last post (5/11 A's vs. Peppers), Jim Dalton responded to a question with a story about a "Potato" trick. I'd like to say that I was all set to try it - I put a potato in my back pocket and waited. Never had a chance to use it in a play, so I don't know if it would have worked. When I went to get it out of my back pocket it was gone, there was a hole on my pocket and I had a weird, happy feeling. And even though I don't smoke, I wanted a cigarette. Odd - but I may try it again....
Back to the game.
The game started briskly with the A's scoring in the bottom of the 1st on a walk to Newcomb, a stolen base and two ground-outs. The Cubs struck back in the top of the 2nd on a single by LaCouture and a right field double by LaBarge (struck back by the La-La's - just a joke guys, no real offense intended).
The Cubs scored in the 3rd without a hit - three errors and a stolen base conspired to give them the run.
In the meantime, when the A's were not stymied by the starting pitcher for the Cubs, they were done in by line drive double plays in the 3rd and 6th innings.
The Cubs broke it open with 4 in the 5th with a single by Ball and a multitude of errors by the A's. Such a baseball circus has not been seen in a long time - probably about 8 months at the last A's game.
The Cubs were held to just three hits and the A's had just four.
I understand your Scripture, but I just looked up my little handy, dandy Baseball Bible and it states; "Those Who Shall Kick, Flub, Dribble or Mishandle the Little, White Stitched Sphere Shall Be Cast Down By A Score Of 6 to 1"
One thing I may have neglected to point out is the excellent defense played by the Cubs, turning 2 line drives into double plays and making all the important plays with only one strikeout against the A's.
Don't want to discount their play with my foolishness and verbosity (ain't that a word?).
The Bad News Bears showed up on Monday night to play the Mighty Athletics on a wind blown field in less than sunny conditions. Rudy Stein pitching for the Bears was fortunate to have his heater working this night as he shut down the Athletics limiting them to at least three balls hit out of the infield. Thank God for the Bears, the Wind Gods kept those balls from reaching the river beyond the outfield fence.
As for defense, Tanner, Lupis, and Miguel??? blessed with fortune that the grass was so thick that the ball "bear"ly gained enough speed to get through, so there was no way even they could miss these balls.
As for the Bears offense, well they were lucky to reach base at all, but they did! And they ran around the bases, six times and all!
Monday night at Bob Fuller Field was just "Bad News for the Athletics".
I'm not sure if you got it right. Sad to say, other than the Baseball Bible the only Scripture I read usually has a title of "Penthouse Forum".
And LaLa #5 - thank you for names - I did not have it marked in our book as to who pitched, etc. (And I hope I did not offend - I leave that to the other nuts on my team)
I was a fun night. A bit nipply, but a cold day at the ballfield is better than one looking for nickels through a guillotine.
You need to let others say that you were a "fun night"...and for me it wasn't fun striking out, Oh by the way nice pitch, next time I'm batting righty...
And stay away from those mags, don't you remember what the nuns used to say...you'll go blind...
Gino, Either I'm dreaming or did you say you would bat right handed. I think you should remember which bat to use first. Either way it was good to see you on the field and next time fall down in the out field as @ our age we all need help in hitting. Good luck and hopefully next time you swing, it will be my curve ball you miss. talk to you soon , Bones
