Warriors Lose to Chicago Christian
I would like to start out this blog post with a shout out to Coach Byrne, Coach Witt and Coach D (I am not sure how to spell your last name coach sorry). Despite calls that did not go the team’s way and poor sportsmanship, both of our coaches kept their cool and really made me and our school proud. Thanks to Coach Byrne, Coach Witt and Coach D for the class, humility, and incredible sportsmanship. Despite a tough lose, our coaches were a light to our school and faith in Christ.
The Warriors lost a tough game to the Knights of Chicago Christian today. According to Coach Byrne the Warriors lost because of slipping on the “little things.” “Things like letting balls get over our heads, missing the cutoff man, and not adjusting to the umpire’s strike zone really hurt us today.” Trevor Swaney had a big day going 2-3 (reached on an error) and drove in three runs. He also pitched well allowing only two runs. McKenna and Joiner continued their strong hitting performances, they both had RBI’s and McKenna hit a home run. Unfortunately the Warriors blew a late lead and lost a tough one.
Top of the First: 0-1
Trevor Swaney gets the start for the Warriors and has a tough first inning. He got two quick outs then allowed a single. A passed ball and a single set up runners on first and third. Another passed ball allows the first run to score, then a walk and single load the bases. Swaney throws a low fastball and gets the batter to line out to end the inning.
Bottom of the First: 0-1
McNally leads off with a single but is stranded at first. Chicago Christian’s pitcher does not seem to have a very strong fastball but shows good placement by throwing it low and getting Swaney and Brandys to ground out.
Top of the Second: 0-1
Swaney shows a great recovery and gets the Knights to go 1,2,3. Sorry to keep talking about the weather but Mrs. Kuppler approved of my winter jacket and winter hat. I came prepared today! I wore a sweater, a sweatshirt, a spring jacket, a winter jacket, gloves and a winter hat. Yep just spring in Illinois, no biggie.
Bottom of the Second: 1-1
The inning is highlighted by John McKenna pounding a solo home run to left field. Chicago Christian’s pitcher left a high fastball and McKenna smoked it over the left field wall.
Top of the Third: 1-1
Swaney gets a strike out but after an error and a single, runners advance to first and third. Swaney keeps his cool though and gets a pop out to end the inning.
Bottom of the Third: 3-1
Kramer McNally and Sandberg lead off the inning with singles and Kramer and McNally score on a two run single by Swaney. Warriors get two and take the lead.
Top of the Fourth: 3-1
Swaney allows a single to begin the inning but that is erased after a great pick-off-move. No damage done and the score remains.
Bottom of the Fourth: McNally singles but is thrown out trying to steal second. To say the least it was one of the most awkward slides I have seen!
Top of the Fifth: 3-2
The game took a strange toll at this part of the game. The Chicago Christian bench during Swaney’s wind up started to make a roaring/woofing type noise. To me it sounded like a group of whining Teradactals. To say that it was annoying is a major understatement! Now for those how do not understand why this is important I have an analogy. Doing this while someone is pitching is like someone yelling in a golfer’s backswing. It is very distracting and can affect the outcome of the shot, or in this case pitch. It is not exactly the same but you get a picture of what it is like. It did not bother Swaney too much. He allowed a run in the inning but escaped the inning allowing only one run.
Bottom of the Fifth: 4-2
The Warriors tack on another run thanks to an RBI single by JD Joiner. Joiner keeps up his hot hitting with that single and gives the Warriors a bigger gap in their lead.
Top of the Sixth: 4-2
The roaring/screaming/whining continues but Swaney is unfazed. He allows a hit but no damage is done.
Bottom of the Sixth: 5-2
Drew Sandberg drills a double to get the inning going. Trevor Swaney brings Sandberg home with an RBI single to give the Warriors a three run lead.
Top of the Seventh: 5-7
Matt Brandys comes in to close the game for the Warriors. The roaring seemed to be louder and more noticeable in this inning. Unfortunately its intended purpose was a success this inning. The Knights scored five runs as the bats came alive this inning. Despite the poor sportsmanship, our coaches and team stayed under control, well done team.
Bottom of the Seventh: 5-7
The Warriors are retired and lose a heart breaker.
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