AA Giants

April 27, Giants (8-1) vs Red Sox (4-5)

I'm starting to believe this team is California all the way ... because they would not survive in any other climate involving pouring rain or tornado winds!  Two games that were on the verge of being canceled, ended up being played with mixed results.

The game started with P Tyler showing off his right arm as he threw strikes only allowing 2 hits and 1 run ... and I bet that run allowed fired him up as he took the mound in the second tossing only 13 pitches and striking out the side.  Reliever P Aidan allowed 3 hits and a couple to cross the plate, but also struck out two and threw two out to 1B Caleb.  P Caden came in to finish the game ..... unfortunately, nobody gave him the memo that there was a newly modified strike zone!  He did have a nice put out and strike out that actually kept the game within reach for the bottom half home team Giants to have a fighting chance and some dramatics ...

Down 2-7 and in the final inning, almost all hope was lost.  This team could of easily of packed it in, grabbed a snack, and gone home.  But we should of known better with this group ... instead, Caleb started with a BANG  driving the ball into centerfield.  Caleb decided a single wasn't enough as he stole two bases reaching 3rd.  After seeing a couple pitches, Dylan gets the bunt sign and puts the ball perfectly into play scoring Caleb.  He too showed off his wheels around the basepaths and with 2 outs and down 4 runs it was rally time ... Caden hit an RBI single ... Colin punches one ... Tyler hits the texas leaguer over 2B scoring 2 RBI's ... Aidan follows with a hit over 1B just eluding the outstretched glove for the safe hit.

So here we are down by 1 run and down to our final out in the final inning ... and up steps Cameron Akey.  With a 1-1 count he SMOKES the ball into right field saving the team from a loss!!!

Stud hitters of the evening:  Tyler (3-3, 1 R, 3 RBI, 2 SB) and Cade (1-1, 2 HBP, 3 R, 1 RBI, 4 SB)

Again, Game Ball goes to the one that takes an opportunity and runs with it .... hitting the walk-off maximum 5th run perserving the tie is a massive opportunity .... which Akey knocked out into the outfield.  You are in a zone kid ... a zone I hope you never exit!!  Great job Cam.  

  GIANTS  7    Red Sox  7