After 43 games completed, we have a slim one game lead over the Hounds. Now it’s time to face off with Bobcats for 3 games in Marion. The Greyhounds must go and fight with the 3rd place Pirates and I’m sure there’s going to be fireworks between those two teams as they play to gain ground over each other and us, before the season closes. As long as we keep our train on the winning track, we need not be concerned. Let us focus on the Cats, they are by no means a sure thing for us. Even though they are currently in last place and they're cuddly and cute, they can scratch deeply. As there is with every team, there is always something to play for. For the Bobcats, they are fighting for 2 things in my humble opinion:
- The first thing is to get out of the basement in the standings, which they are nearly about to do. The Cats currently are only a half game behind the Oilers, depending on the results of their Sunday makeup game with the Pirates in Tradewater.
- Second, they’d love to be the spoilers for the teams at the top. They just beat the Hounds 2 of 3 in Marion, and with good fan support. And let’s face it; the Hounds are nothing to sneeze at. The Railroaders are going to play in a hostile environment at Marion. So focus and sound baseball playing is called upon to take care of business there.
The Bobcats have been hot since the 1st of July, with a winning record of 8-6. They have improved in every area and won’t go down easily. Let’s be on our toes when we go there. They would just love to knock us out as they did with the Hounds. We have taken them 5 of the 7 games we’ve played thus far. Let’s work hard to take the last 3 as well.
After that, we’re back home with the Pirates. Regardless of the outcome between the Bucs and the Hounds (while we play the Cats), our final battles with Tradewater will determined our fate in the standings. The Post Season Playoffs begin next week, let’s secure the pennant this week, take a couple of days rest, and play to get a second title in 2009. Fire it up, boys!
Come on, guys. Get back up on the horse and ride! You're fine, now go back and get them this next time, both times for that matter.
ReplyDeletethank goodness for the buc's taking care of the hounds. hope they continue to do the same tonight. our guys might not want to continue playing.........
ReplyDeleteBobcats are pretty good, and they will play small ball all day. Look out for the small ball explosion tonight. They like to bunt and run.
ReplyDeleteYea, the Bobcats are playing well, but we can still take them. Looking at the box scores, we had a bad 7th inning, and just couldn't get it back at the plate with Rogers on the mound.
ReplyDelete7th didnt beat ya
ReplyDeletelooking at the box scores we didnt do to well in the 3rd or 4th either
ReplyDeleteSo crazy for the guys to have to go to Marion when you could see this massive rain formation heading that way on radar.
ReplyDeleteI was checking out websites, and Greyhound site says they were 2007 champs. I thought Railroaders were 2007 champs, and that Greyhounds won playoffs.. couldn't believe my eyes, so I double checked it.. sure enough.. it said 2007 champions - not PLAYOFF champions. There's a big difference there.. the playoffs are a result of a run off - not who won the most of 60 games. Shouldn't they have to correct that?
ReplyDeleteYes, there is a difference between the Season Champs and Post-Season Playoff Champs. Union City calls things as they see them (as do most teams), and this is merely their way to elevate themselves above all other teams. I doubt they would ever change their website. It's their history.
ReplyDeleteThe Railroaders won the Pennant in 07
ReplyDeletethe hounds won the playoff. The hounds cant seem to muster the mental ability to understand that.