The Scott Cubs

Game 2 of the Pre-season tournament began like Game 1 - the other team won the coin toss. Unfortunately, the bats didn't start the same as in Game 1. We scored one run in the top of the first inning. Then with Ryan Nelms on the mound, the Cubs allowed the Angels to score 5 runs before shutting them down. In the second inning the Cubs went four-up, three-down. A dejected team took the field and Calvin Miller took the mound. The Angels hit two singles, scoring one run before Cal ended the inning with two consecutive "K's". Showing a little bit of life, the Cubs managed to scratch out three more runs in the top of the third inning, bringing the score to 6 - 4. In the bottom of the inning, Cal allowed only one run and struck out three of the four batters. When we got to bat, Ryan Brantley managed to get a base on balls. Then Cal hit one that turned into a triple! Colton got walked and eventually stole second. Ian Hudson managed to steal first on a dropped third strike, setting things up for an interesting finish. Ryan Nelms got walked forcing in a run, making it a very close ball game at 6 - 5. Then, with two outs and bases loaded, Andy Gatlin, struck out, but the catcher dropped the ball! In this situation, he was able to steal first. The catcher mishandled the throw to first allowing Andy to get to second base safely. The Cubs were in the lead, 8 - 6. Mackenzie Couser took one in the cheek (not the face) from a frustrated pitcher. Then Nicholas Scott got on base. Ryan and Andy eventually made it home making the score 10 - 6. Cal closed out the game, with a save, by striking out the next three batters in 14 pitches. Final score: Cubs 10 - Angels 6.

This was a great comeback for the Cubs.

--Coach

Labels: Game Report, Tournaments