RUSTY REBELS VS. THE DOGCATCHERS
Game #19 August 14, 2007
Rebels Win 25-4
2007 Team record 10-9-0
Coventry Park- It was a perfect night for baseball; The temperature hovered around 26 degrees celsius at game time, there was a sun and cloud mix and a warm summer breeze rustling the diamond 3 trees, the Rusty Rebels and The Dogcatchers were ready to meet for the second time this season. The Rebels were victorious in the first meeting on June 11, 2007 at Keogh, by a score of 14-7.
Nine of the Rebel players had played in the weekend tournament at Coventry, on various teams, so there were probably a few aching muscles and joints going into this game.
The Rebels got off to a terrific start spraying the baseball to all areas of the diamond and scored several runs in the first inning to create team momentum. The Dogcatchers could not get their bats going against the Rebels defense.The Rebels sailed through the early innings, tallying numerous runs, including a seven run inning that was highlighted by an in the park, grand slam homerun by co-captain Donny B. The Rebels bats had come alive in this game, the Rebels players hit for 3 in the park homeruns; Mikey Boy hit the first, Donny B. with the grand slam and Paul H. with the third.
The Rusty Rebels, on this night, looked like the Rebels of the start of the season, hitting the baseball with authority and with strong, well positioned defense not giving the opponent a chance to get back in the game. Perhaps the Rebels are gearing up for a playoff run, and with only 3 regular season games remaining, the Rebels looked solid in this game against the Dogcatchers... REBELS RESPLENDENT!!!
Highlights: There were plenty of highlights in this game, a full team contribution, and everyone on the Rebels squad should be mentioned, but certain plays of the game should be remembered. Dave M. made a great over the shoulder catch in right field; Donny B. hit a grand slam homerun; Mikey Boy and Paul H. also contributed with in the park homeruns; Rebels had a seven run inning; Steve K. (Fingers) went 3 for 4 and the plate; Jimmer caught 2 line drives at third, one off Randy H. and the other off Anicete G;
Side notes: The Rebels play the Lucky Stiffs next Tuesday August 21, 2007 at Coventry Park at 7:00 pm. The Lucky Stiffs have won 10 games in a row. The Rebels won the last time these two teams met (13-10), in a rain soaked, thunderstorm delayed game at Coventry on May 15, 2007.