Two missed calls cost the Raiders 2 runs in a one run ballgame. First a blown call in the first inning where the outfielder clearly dove and rolled over the ball, pulled it out from under his body and fired it to second to try to get the runner after the run scored makes me wonder why he would throw to second with 2 outs if he thought he made the catch. Second was a bases loaded, strike called with a full count. Ball was down and outside and I don't think the hitter could have reached the ball to foul it off if he wanted to.

 

That said, this game would have never been that close if the Raiders start hitting the ball like we know they can. They made an average pitcher look real good.

 

One bright spot, Chandler looked great behind the plate blocking everything and gunning down a pretty speedy runner.

 

I think the boys will be fine when they get to play four or five games a week and get in a rythem instead of once a week.

Hitting is starting to become a concern for this ballclub. Obviously the weather and constant downtime is not helping matters, but there are several players who have come out of the gate very slow. Ryle has yet to put on a hitting display in a game this year.

Hitting is starting to become a concern for this ballclub. Obviously the weather and constant downtime is not helping matters, but there are several players who have come out of the gate very slow. Ryle has yet to put on a hitting display in a game this year.

 

You hit the nail on the head there.

Hitting is starting to become a concern for this ballclub. Obviously the weather and constant downtime is not helping matters, but there are several players who have come out of the gate very slow. Ryle has yet to put on a hitting display in a game this year.

 

Just an FYI on this topic, in the third game of this tournament vs Trinity there were some abrupt switches early in the game.

Just an FYI on this topic, in the third game of this tournament vs Trinity there were some abrupt switches early in the game.

 

Kind of a "swing or sit" moment I suppose.

Kind of a "swing or sit" moment I suppose.

 

It sure seemed that way...:eek:

Two missed calls cost the Raiders 2 runs in a one run ballgame. First a blown call in the first inning where the outfielder clearly dove and rolled over the ball, pulled it out from under his body and fired it to second to try to get the runner after the run scored makes me wonder why he would throw to second with 2 outs if he thought he made the catch. Second was a bases loaded, strike called with a full count. Ball was down and outside and I don't think the hitter could have reached the ball to foul it off if he wanted to.

 

That said, this game would have never been that close if the Raiders start hitting the ball like we know they can. They made an average pitcher look real good.

 

One bright spot, Chandler looked great behind the plate blocking everything and gunning down a pretty speedy runner.

 

I think the boys will be fine when they get to play four or five games a week and get in a rythem instead of once a week.

 

You can not always blame the umpires for a loss or costing you runs. Stop making excuses.

You can not always blame the umpires for a loss or costing you runs. Stop making excuses.

 

 

I was there, you weren't, so I'll excuse you're comment.

 

I also said, if we hit, blue can't be a factor.

You can not always blame the umpires for a loss or costing you runs. Stop making excuses.

 

I was there... and will tell you that there was no catch in the first inning and the 3rd strike call was really poor. It is one thing to protect and another to swing at a really bad pitch. For sure though you always have to keep in mind that a team must take matters into their own hands by hitting the ball, which I believe DD did say in his post.