Game 1 with the Dukes
Posted July 23, 2021
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Strange day at the park, the boys came out swinging and didn't stop. 23-9 win was the result of a great start from Dobber, followed by innings from Palmiere and Campo. A couple weird things happened, the Dukes manager accidently made a second mound visit in the 2nd inning forcing an unintended pitching change, Kale hit what we think is the first legitimate ground-rule double in league history, bouncing a SHOT over the wall in deep centre field, and a handful of pop-ups were misplayed thru the 5 innings (but not the one Jake hit to their pitcher!). Also, the Dukes should switch to the logo pictured, it's awesome. Here's the highlights:
-Dayton 5-5 with a HBP. 5 singles, 4 RBI
-Kale continued his hot streak, notching 3 more hits including a absolutely MAMMO shot onto Deerfoot and the groud rule double, 4 RBI
-Riki with 4 hits (2 doubles), and 4RBI.
-Dubbsy, Kenny and Luis also with multi-hit games.
-Luis and Campo brought post-game beers
-Good times were had.