KILROYS PIPES DOWN THE ROWDY CROWD IN THE RAIN

Highland, IN

Men of Valor 12 Kilroys 21

Kilroys continue their home stand with a wild win against the Men of Valor in another late night contest under the lights.

The forecast that evening called for rain about the same time the first pitch was scheduled. The weather cooperated until about the beginning of the 3rd inning where drizzle turned into steady rain. The rain acted as inspiration as Kilroys rallied in the late innings scoring 12 runs in the last 2 innings to waterproof the win for the Lansing pub.

The crowd was a factor as well as the visiting Men of Valor brought a fan based that turned home field advantage into mud as some miscues in the field served as fuel. The crowd was silenced as Kilroys continued to hit and continued to score.

This game ignited the return of some streaks. Phil Metzger and Scott Cowan seemed to get back on track at the plate and the heart of the lineup, Anthony Spinosa, Aaron Gibson, and Bob Kocher played the power ball as they combined for 2 HRs and 10 RBIs. Pitcher Matt Piccirill once again recorded a strikeout which gives him 5 for the season.

Kocher's second at bat caught the eye of league officials as he went yard with a solo shot in the second innning. Kocher has been fighting allegations of substance abuse and has already served a 1 game suspension. League officials looked the other way as the rumors were put to rest in the 3rd inning as Kocher came up limping running into second.

"It felt like something bit me in the buttocks." Kocher said channeling his inner Forrest Gump. After that he was moved to 3rd base as Anthony Spinosa complained about a hand injury. Cowan was moved to shortstop as Spinosa replaced Kocher at second.

The injury bug has come to nest in the dugout as multiple players are nursing injuries. Marc Piccirilli is still battling a hamsting issue as Phil Metzger and Bob Kocher both are feeling that same pain. Matt Piccirilli is suffering a minor ankle sprain and Spinosa has a hand injury.

Rick Metzger suggested a base running clinic and stretching 2 hours before the game. His request was ignored by most teammates. Kilroys hopes the overall health of the team is strengthened by next game.

In other news, the dark cloud seems to be looming over the team as Catcher Kyle Delaney served a 1 game suspension for league misconduct. Officials are currently reviewing tape of an incident involving a horse, a midget, and a sawzall. Details to follow.

Kilroys next game is May 17 at 6:30 against the Brewdogs.