Patrick's Post Game Wrap - July 2nd, 2008

The only real question in this ball game was how long it would last before the mercy rule was applied.  In the bottom of the fourth inning, Patrick’s had to rely on clutch hitting by on base percentage leader Chaun Cox to drive in a second run and extend the game another inning.  Again in the bottom of the fifth, Patrick’s was able to score just enough runs (3) to extend the game into the sixth inning.  Patrick’s came back to score 6 runs in the bottom of the sixth before a Tony Abrahamson fly ball to right center ended the game.

  The “home run watch” continues for Tom Lippert as he has now gone 7 games without hitting a home run (he did go 3 for 4 with two doubles however).  The home runs instead came from clean up batter Eric Madsen, his second of the year, and lead off batter Steve Guimond, his first of the season.

  Rob “Pipes” Moline made up for his lack of contributions on the field (0 for 3) by once again providing material for the Post Game Wrap.  As the ball left the pitcher’s hand, Moline quickly took three steps back to avoid being hit by the pitch.  However, the pitcher for Flame Bar can apparently throw a curve ball with enough break to make Bert Blyleven proud as it was immediately called a strike.  It was pointed out after the game that although Moline had purchased a cup at the beginning of the season, he has still not figured out how to correctly wear said equipment and thus he was not wearing it during the game and may have jumped back in an effort to avoid potential injury.

Who’s Hot
Over the last two games . . .
Bill Arthur has reached safely in 6 out of 7 at bats.
Steve Guimond is 6 for 9 with two doubles and a home run.

Who’s Not 
Over the last two games . . .
Rob Moline is 1 for 7 with a strike out.
Tony Abrahamson went 2 for 8 after starting the season red hot.

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