The past 2 weeks have been tough on the Indians as they ran into a tough stretch in their schedule, with the majority of their games against the upper echelon teams. After struggling with only 1 win in games vs. top ranked Cloverdale Black, Mounties, and Abby the Indians took to the road this weekend with 5 games. Friday night started with the completion of the earlier protested game from April, which did not turn out well for the Indians as Nanaimo tallied 4 times in the bottom of the 6th inning to prevail 6-2. The next morning the Indians travelled up to Parksville to play a much improved North Island team. The park we played at this day was second to none and I must say featured as good umpiring as we have had all season. The bats continued to struggle early although the Indians did score in every inning but one, but lacked the big hit to put their opponents away.  Nic provided a solid outing going the full distance to pick up the pitching win and put the Indians in good shape going forward. Garinder followed Nic's strong performance on the mound in game 2 and also pitched a complete game as the Indians bats began to show life. Josh, Jordan, Evan, Nic, and Dignan led the way on offence and the Indians played solid defence behind G to win going away. Full kudos, though, to the North Island team who are very well coached and have 6 first year players, which should ensure a much more successful 2013 season. Back to the hotel for a great team dinner and the inevitable early curfew to anger the boys who seem to think they can stay up all night and still be at their best the next am. "Had a later curfew when I was in grade 1" was one comment that was overheard. LOL !!

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