PLAYOFF GAME 2, Rexdale Canadian Jays vs. Newediuk Funeral Home - August 21, 2014

We are out on the field again tonight for hopefully the final playoff game between these two teams.  Since the Canadian Jays won the first game on Tuesday night, if they win this game tonight, it will be all over and they will have first place.  If they lose tonight, then these two teams will have to play again next week for first and second places.

When I left work and drove out of the underground parking, it was pouring rain.  I immediately thought the game would be cancelled but when I called home, Aaron said it wasn't raining there!  I am only a 15 minute drive from work and home, and it's raining here but dry at home!

We got to the field just after 6:00 p.m. and most of the kids were already there practicing.  Andy and Aaron couldn't join us tonight as Aaron had to umpire a game for Martingrove.

When the game started around 6:35 p.m., the Canadian Jays were up to bat first.  Our first batter got walked and then the next one had a nice hit and the Jays were able to score their one and only run in this inning.  With 2 outs, Ariana went up to bat...and strikes out to end the inning.  At least she went down swinging...and not looking!



Keep your eye on that ball...

Bottom of the first and Ariana is covering center field and our # 2 is pitching.  With 1 out and 2 on bases, Newediuk's next batter, a girl, had a very nice hit and brought home 2 RBI's.  Another hit and another run scored.  Two more batters got on base and then another hit brought in the 2 runs needed to end the inning.

Defence...

Top of the second and Newediuk is using the same pitcher...their Coach's son!  The Canadian Jays got a couple walks and a few runs but were only able to score 2 runs before the third out.

Ariana is covering 2nd base for the bottom of the second and the Canadian Jays changed their pitcher.  Although Newediuk got a few good hits, they didn't score any runs in this inning.  Seems like the Canadian Jays were ready and waiting for them!  Andy and Aaron were able to see the rest of the game, as Aaron's game was finished.

Covering Second Base...

Newediuk is still using the same pitcher for the top of the third inning.  With 2 outs and 2 on base, Ariana goes up to bat and gets a walk...the bases are now loaded.  The next batter strikes out and leaves the bases loaded...and no runs were scored.

The Canadian Jays sends in another pitcher for the bottom of the third and Ariana covers the right outfield.  The inning hasn't started and the Canadian Jays had to replace one of the outfielders, as he got stung by a bee!  This was a fairly short inning as 2 batters struck out, 1 walked and another was thrown out at first.  The score is 5-3, for Newediuk, and the teams decided to play another inning.

Newediuk sends in a girl to pitch and it looked hopeful for a while...until the umpire made an unfair call and ended the inning.  The Canadian Jays were able to get 2 runs and tie the game in this inning. 

Bottom of the 4th and Ariana is covering the right outfield.  Newediuk got one player on base after he is hit with a pitch...and he was a quick one, stealing home and scoring the winning run!

Celebration cupcakes for the team...

Although it would have been nice to win tonight...it simply means these two teams will have a chance to play another game, this coming Tuesday!

Good luck to both teams...