Game 5...Tigers vs. Halton Hills, May 20, 2015

We had just enough time to reach home, have Aaron change from one uniform to another, grab something to eat and leave for the other game tonight.  The Coach wanted the boys on the field a bit earlier so that they could get some batting practice in before the game.

 

It was another COLD evening tonight!  I still cannot understand why it is so cold at night even though the days are beautiful.

Let's get this show on the road!

Tonight the Tigers face off with the Halton Hills Eagles at our home field in Rivergrove.  The game started right at 8:30 p.m. and the Tigers take the field with # 23 on the mound.  Aaron is in the bullpen getting warmed up.  I am not sure if he is pitching tonight but I hope he didn’t have too, since he was the back-catcher for his earlier game at school!

 

The first inning ended quickly as the Eagles' first batter struck out and the next two both hit, but were thrown out at first.

 

The Tigers didn’t get any runs in the first inning even though our first batter hits and is safe on first; the second batter walks; the third gets hit with a pitch and walks…and loaded the bases.  The fourth batter struck out and then Aaron goes up and hits and got caught for the second out.  The runner on third tries to steal home and he is tagged out to end the inning.

 

Number 23 is back on the mound for the top of the second and it’s another scoreless inning as the first batter hits and is safe on first; the second and third both strike out and the fourth pops up and is caught.

 

Bottom of the second and we still didn’t get any runs as our first batter pops up and is caught; the second hits a nice one in the outfield and he’s safe; the third strikes out and the fourth hits but is caught.  We noticed that the Eagles’ pitcher is throwing more strikes now.

 

The boys take the field again with # 23 still on the mound and I noticed Aaron in the right field.  Andy said he’s been there all night.  I guess I wasn't paying attention...but it's so cold and they all look the same in uniform!  The first batter fouls a few before striking out; the second strikes out; the third walks and the fourth pops and is caught to end this inning.

 

Bottom of the third and we are still trying to get a run!  Our first batter hits in centre field, and the Eagles drop the catch; the second has a nice hit but its caught; the third struck out and the fourth hits but he is out at first.

 

Number 23 is still on the mound as the Tigers head out back on the field.  Aaron is sitting now...this time I am positive it's him.  The first batter hits but is out at first; the second hits and its caught; the third hits and is safe on first and the fourth strikes out.

 

Bottom of the fourth and our first batter strikes out; Aaron hits and is safe on first; the third struck out; the fourth walks; the fifth walk and Aaron scores when the catcher dropped ball four…and it’s not just any run, it’s the first run in tonight's game!  The sixth batter walks and the bases are loaded.  Another run comes in on a wild pitch, and the final batter in this inning strikes out.

Safe on First...

Safe on Second...

Safe on Third...

And he scores...the first run in tonight's game!

Top of the fifth and the boys take the field again and # 23 is still on the mound.  Aaron is still sitting...it looks like he'll be pitching next.  The first batter hits and is safe on first; the second hits and should have been out at first but our first baseman runs for the ball instead and it's too lake for the pitcher to get there!  A runner was tagged out as he tried to steal.  The third batter walks and time is called.  The fourth batter hits and is safe at first and the final batter strikes out.  Still no runs for the Eagles!

 

Bottom of the fifth and the Eagles send in a new pitcher.  Our first batter gets hit with a pitch and walks; the second struck out; the third walks on a full count and the fourth walks with 4 straight balls.  Aaron goes up and fouls a ball that almost landed on my head!  He walks, and 1 run is in.  The sixth batter hits and another run is scored and the bases are still loaded.  The seventh batter walks, and another run comes in.  The eight batter gets hit with a pitch and walks, Aaron is able to score another run on a wild pitch.  The ninth batter walks and the bases are loaded again.  Time is called and they changed their pitcher.  The tenth batter hits but is out at first, to end the inning.

 

The Tigers take the field for the top of the sixth with Aaron on the mound.  It was another scoreless inning for the Eagles as the first batter walks on a full count; the second and third both strikes out and the fourth hits but is out at first.

 

Game over due to the time limit....and it's another win for the Tigers!  Way to go Boys!!!