The top of the 1st inning starts off with a walk by Ian. Nick, second up to bat, was hit in the arm, but seems to be recovering at first. Next, a hit by Ryan gets Nick out and brings Ian to third. Both Ryan and Ian are waiting on Vito’s call to steal. A pop fly catch from Matteo’s hit ends the top of the 1st, with no runs.
Matteo will be pitching this game. Taz makes a nice catch in the outfield for the first out. It is unbelievable that these players can endure 32-degree weather (let alone the humidity) in long pants and long socks. The inning ends with one man left on base, and no runs. 2 walks start off the second inning. A major error after a hit by Katie brings in two runs for Hastings! 2-0. Coincidently, at the moment a “real” reporter from CBC is filming the game, so watch the news to check out your team Hastings. Ian hits a double and brings in another run. 3-0. Anthony is struck out for the last out.
Just as a slight controversy over strikes occurs, I am told that the CBC News crew is doing a feature on our very own Katie Reyes (only girl in the league). It will be on tomorrow, channel 3, at around 6-7pm. So, there is a short break while the umps and coaches figure this one out. The count is 2 balls, 2 strikes, but he should be out. Okay, NOW he’s out. And soon after, Matteo strikes the other two batters out. Vito then slams open the dugout door and reminds everyone THAT’S how it should be done.
Just as Matteo hits a double, the umpire brings him back to bat. The umpire “wasn’t ready” and the pitcher wasn’t supposed to pitch yet. It’s getting hot in here. Shortly after, Matteo gets out at first. Taz follows with a hard single. CC then gets hit? Again, there is a pause in the game with some hustle between the coaches and umps. The inning ends, and Hastings manages to get another run in. 4-0.
Two plays by Ryan, and another out brings Hastings up to bat again.
A nice catch by NW gets Ian out in the top of the 4th, and another two outs. There are no runs for Hastings.It’s an instant 3 outs in the bottom of the inning as well, with great plays by Hastings players.
The top of the 5th starts off with a walk from Anthony and a pitching change for New West. A good hit by Taz brings in another run. 5-0. Two runs later, Ryan clears the fence with a grand slam!! The score is now 11-0 for Hastings!
Ian makes a great play for the first out in the bottom of the 5th. Hastings gets another two outs for the early end of the game!
Final Score: 11-0 Mercy for Hastings.
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