Game 3 Vs Lanphier WIN!!

Tigers WIN!! 14-4 Ten Run Rule!

Starting Pitcher- Michael Thompson, Reliever Kyle Ross.
Temp- 58 degree. Sunny!

Great way to get our first win of the season. Mike Thompson pitch a very strong 3 plus innings only giving up 3 hits and striking out three. All phases of the game showed much improvement since the first day. 13 hits helped create a large lead and the Tigers came away with a big first win!
The Second inning was a hit fest- Six singles and a double opened up a 7 run lead. Curtis Clark lead off the inning with a single to left field and Chris Lenear followed up with nice hit to the right side, Jordan Patterson took a walk and singles by C.G. Facer and Kyle Ross plated 5 runs. Salman Khan continued the hit parade with deep double to left field that scored two more. Brian Summers hit a sharp single to continue the scoring. Clark single for a second time in the inning bringing the scoring barrage to 7 runs. 12 batters got to see pitches and everyone hit the ball somewhere. Great things happen when we put the ball into play.

Defensively we looked much better. Myles Kelley started off the game with two nice catches in center field. Mike Thompson held Lanphier to two runs.
In the fourth inning Chris Lenear made a great double play; catching a line drive and then doubling off the runner on first base.
Kyle Ross came in to relieve and did a solid job with some spotty defense behind him- Catching a VERY sharp line-drive that took him off his feet. Kyle tried to force out the runner on second base, making a nice throw from his backside, but the runner got his hand back on the base just in time!

Coaches Comments- It's great to get that first win. The way we hit the ball makes me very encouraged for the season ahead. Though, we do have quite a lot to work on. With four errors in the field we let Lanphier creep back into the game briefly. But those things should be cured with a little more experience. We really need to work on our cut-off throws and staying focused when the game is still in the balance. I'm happy that everyone got to play at least an inning in the field and each got at least one at bat.
Special Note: Coach Waller has canceled varsity practice for Wednesday. So that gives the JV a chance to use the home park for practice- (Very rare for us in the season!) The Thursday game vs. Schlarman has been canceled due to the Easter holiday- (they don't play on holy Thursday) Practice will be at the high school from 3:45-5:45. Friday is a day off school so we will practice from 10-12 at the home park that day as well!
Go Tigers!