Chester Field
Exhibition Glory at Chester Fields
The All-Star Game
Championship League
Higher than an Eagle
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- Opening Day 2008 (4 photos in album)
The Midler was on fire. You can't hit it. You can't even make contact. You swing at it, it's a strike. You watch it go by, it's a strike. There is no counter. You're left cold, in the shadow, a step behind.
The Midler is, of course, Glen's devastating 4-10 riser curve. He was on his game and the Midler was shining. It comes in low and then rises higher and higher as if the wind was pushing it up, like it had wings.
Glen, Chape and Gus took the first game 10-9. Chape was injured late in the game on a dive to his right side. He was not able to continue and was scratched for the rest of the day. We have no update on his condition at this time. He immediately went to have an MRI in Concord.
Super-sub Lawrence(?) came into the second game and put on a strong show in a rookie appearance. The second game ended in a 2-2 tie after eight innings.
In the championship game, Glen and Gus got out to an early lead and stayed out in front, winning 5-2 as we were running out of daylight. Glen was the clear hero and brought home the MVP award. The trophy will be on display in Boston throughout the week.
Game Notes: Chapin was playing well until he got injured. The home-grilled steak and cheese subs before the game set a new standard. We hope he will be back in the lineup in time for Chester.
Benny was pounding the ball all day long. Won't be long before he gets the call. He also made a huge play in right to end an inning with two runners in scoring position.
Great event
Grand Slam, Chape
Chape is expected to sign and date the ball, which will be submitted it to the COTW Hall of Fame.
It was a good game by Hammy and GAR but it should be noted that they sent away their third player before the Championship in an effort to rig the game in their favor by removing an untested rookie from their line-up. We are now formally lodging a protest for unsanctioned roster manipulation and are forced to hold the Championship in custodial care until this matter is resolved by the Executive Committee.
Underhandedness and petty attempts at gamesmanship are a hallmark of any victory involving Hammy but to see GAR soil his until-now spotless image with such banditry is a sad thing to see. Bette Midler would be rolling in her tanning machine.
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