KNUCKLER KILLS KILROYS

Highland, IN

Coaches Corner 8 Kilroys 1

A well rested Kilroys took the field for an early bird matchup against Coaches Corner, but could not wake up the bats the entire game.

Coming off a bye week and a forfeit win, Kilroys had a tough time picking up the knuckler from the opposing pitcher. Kilroys was unable to get the ball out of the infield as every ball would just die coming off the barrell. Kilroys scrambled and strategized on how to figure out how to hit the no spinning pitch.

Phil Metzger came back to the dugout stating, "I'm trying to figure this pitcher out. He gives you one good pitch, you have to stay back on it since the second pitch you know is junk."

That strategy seemed to work for Coaches Corner as they threw 6 shutout innings. Kilroys lone run and rally came in the 7th inning with the time ticking down, but a baserunning error and a "no place like home" double heel slide by Rudy Monterubbio squashed any effort to comeback as the final out was recorded.

On a bright note, the defense and pitching was solid. Pitcher Matt Piccirilli went 7 strong innings and only averaged a little more than a run inning. The defense was back to it's rare form. There were some pretty good glove stops and hustle out there, but the team definately needs to hit the cages. One run in softball is not going to win you many games.

Stay tuned to KSRN for a more in depth look at tonight's game. With Chuck, Chet and Yours Truly at the helm.

Next Game is Fri June 18th, 8:30, against Kusiak Construction. Come out to the game and root for your team. This team needs support and if you want to get a picture with me and my Kilroys windbreaker...well I just might oblige.