Announcement
Yankee bats fall silent once again, as the Bombers drop their third straight game.
Still reeling after blowing a 3 run lead late in the game against the Reds, the Mighty Bombers looked for answers to stop their recent skid against the pesky Nationals. The Nationals benefitted from 3 early errors in the first 2 innings as they built a 7-1 lead. The Yankee`s were able to put the ball in play, (striking out only five times) but were only able to muster four hits. The Yankee pitchers; Jordan (Panda) Susbilla, Chase (The Mighty) Meniatis and Charles (Hawk) Godtfedsen, threw great allowing only 6 hits. Yankee Coach; Don Peralta said, “ we couldn`t hit the ball hard off the tee right now, we`re due to break loose, “ when interviewed by the MLB Channel`s Harold Reynolds. Scotty (Happy) Gilmore lead the Yankee hitters with a screaming line drive that went for a double. Chase (The Mighty) Meniatis, (Joltin`) Jacob Rosin and Charles (Hawk) Godtfredsen had the other Yankee hits. The defense rebounded after a shaky start to make several defensive plays in the game. Jordan (Panda) Susbilla made an over the shoulder grab and gunned down a runner at home plate, Anthony (The Big Easy) put on a fielding clinic at short as did the ever reliable, Spencer (The Roadrunner) Floyd in right field. Hayden (The Hammer) Mitchell added a great scoop at first and Parker (The Real Deal) True, Jake (The Snake) Peralta and Tristan (Brave Heart) George were all in the right place at the right time, defensively. With the loss the Bombers fall to 3-4 and drop into 4th place in the division.
Defensive Play of the Game: Jordan (Panda) Susbilla, Over the shoulder grab, that made the Great Willie Mays`s grab look like a school yard play.
Hustle Play of the Game: (Joltin`) Jacob Rosin, hustling down the line, trying to beat out a hit. (Instant replay showed that he was actually safe)!
Player of the Game: Charles (Hawk) Godtfredsen, pitched three stellar innings allowing one unearned run and only one hit.
The Yankee Organization would like to throw out a special thanks to; Charles (Hawk) Godtfredsen. Charles started the season on the disabled list due to a devastating elbow injury that would have ended many player`s season. Charles showed true Yankee grit and determination and fought his way back through a painful rehabilitation process. Charles`s nickname has now been changed from “Hawk” to “Nails,” for obvious reasons.
