Wow, last nights game was truly amazing. I have been coaching in UPLL since 2004 and that is one of the more amazing finishes to a game that i have seen in a long time. The game itself wasn't that exciting but For the other team to go ahead in a very close game via a grand slam in the bottom of the fifth and for our team to come back in the top of the 6th like we did is really very special. I am glad i could be there for it and i am glad our all the members of our team were there to see it. I think it shows alot for these boys to just play baseball in the last inning when they could have easily just mailed it in and put their heads down and gave up.
It was truly a team effort and everyone contributed in some way. To point out a few significant contributions in the game:
1) First lets thank Jake McKenna for the catch at the end of the game - i think he ran up at first to catch it in order to put some excitement in the catch. He fought very hard to make the catch and end the game. Jake also scored from first base on Sean's double which was some very good base running. Not sure where that speed comes from as he certainly didn't get it from his Dad (my brother).
2) Nick Cruciani got the bunt sign and got down a perfect bunt and beat the throw to first and Sean Toner kept on running from second base on the throw to score the winning run. Perfect execution by all involved -i didn think they would be expecting a bunt in that situation.
3) jake Mathew pitched a good game and kept us close for most of the game
4) Tyler Edwards was tough on the mound in the last inning. I know he was nervous but he didn't show it and he closed it out for us- that shows alot to me - to perform under pressure is very hard to do
5) Quinn Mckenna kept the HRs coming and went 3 for 3 at the plate
6) Sean Toner did another good job behind the plate and had another double and three RBIs. Big game for Sean.
7) Ray and Jordon both had singles to keep their hitting streaks going
8) Sam had a nice catch in CF and Michael played a few good innings at first base
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