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vrobx1 · 01-10-2018, 07:21 AM

I had pitched nine innings, allowed one run on four hits, walked four and struck out three. And got a no-decision.

My totals in Florida now looked like this:

2-2, 2.89 ERA, 37.1 IP, 10 BB, 17 K.

I did not go to Fort Lauderdale the next night. I stayed back in Miami and iced my arm.

I had given up just three earned runs in my last two starts and had an 0-1 record to show for it.

I had gotten a grand total of one run for support in each contest.

That just wasn't going to cut it!

Our bats had gone ice cold in this five game losing streak.

They would wake up in the second game of the series in Fort Lauderdale. We got three runs in the first inning!

Imagine that.

The five game losing streak ended with a 9-4 win. Darrin Duffy put the game away with a three-run pinch hit homer in the eighth.

David James gets nine runs of support and I can barely get one.

Baseball be that way sometimes.

The next night, Eric Tutt went 2 for 3 with a home run, an RBI, scored three times and drew a walk and the Marlins crushed the Yankees 10-2.

So, after getting just one hit the night I pitched, the offense scored 19 combined runs the next two night in Fort Lauderdale.

My batters hate me.

That's what it is.

We were then at home for three against the Clearwater Phillies. The Phillies were a tough offense to prepare for. They were one of the worst batting teams in the league except for one thing.

They led the league in home runs.

I was slated to pitch the series finale.

The Phillies entered the series with a record of 43-37 while we were 40-39.

In the opener, Vince Horsman pitched eight shutout innings and then John Githens and Marlon Hubbard damn near combined to give it away.

A 4-0 lead turned into a 4-3 score and the bases were loaded when the final out of the game was made.

Fortunately, it was enough to give Vince his first win in Miami.

So, of course, Cheryl was there again so I conveniently introduced her to the star of the show. Vince Horsman.

Vince was the perfect dumb jock for Cheryl to meet and soon I slipped away as she fawned over his throwing arm.

Whatever you do, Padres, don't go shipping him off to the South Atlantic!

The next night we dominated the Phillies again with a pretty easy 7-1 win. We out hit them 16-4. They also committed three errors.

Mack Jenkins pitched 8.1 innings, allowing the lone run on four hits, walking four and striking out seven.

He was named the top performer of the day in the Florida State League.

As he was coming off the mound in the ninth, Husam al Din, our Mohamed Ali manager, gave him a big handshake and pat on the back.

At least that's what Sandy told me after the game.

With seething venom in his voice.

A four game winning streak and now a catcher and pitcher possibly at odds over managerial favoritism.

Oh boy....

01-10-2018, 07:21 AM	#85
vrobx1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 3,430	I had pitched nine innings, allowed one run on four hits, walked four and struck out three. And got a no-decision. My totals in Florida now looked like this: 2-2, 2.89 ERA, 37.1 IP, 10 BB, 17 K. I did not go to Fort Lauderdale the next night. I stayed back in Miami and iced my arm. I had given up just three earned runs in my last two starts and had an 0-1 record to show for it. I had gotten a grand total of one run for support in each contest. That just wasn't going to cut it! Our bats had gone ice cold in this five game losing streak. They would wake up in the second game of the series in Fort Lauderdale. We got three runs in the first inning! Imagine that. The five game losing streak ended with a 9-4 win. Darrin Duffy put the game away with a three-run pinch hit homer in the eighth. David James gets nine runs of support and I can barely get one. Baseball be that way sometimes. The next night, Eric Tutt went 2 for 3 with a home run, an RBI, scored three times and drew a walk and the Marlins crushed the Yankees 10-2. So, after getting just one hit the night I pitched, the offense scored 19 combined runs the next two night in Fort Lauderdale. My batters hate me. That's what it is. We were then at home for three against the Clearwater Phillies. The Phillies were a tough offense to prepare for. They were one of the worst batting teams in the league except for one thing. They led the league in home runs. I was slated to pitch the series finale. The Phillies entered the series with a record of 43-37 while we were 40-39. In the opener, Vince Horsman pitched eight shutout innings and then John Githens and Marlon Hubbard damn near combined to give it away. A 4-0 lead turned into a 4-3 score and the bases were loaded when the final out of the game was made. Fortunately, it was enough to give Vince his first win in Miami. So, of course, Cheryl was there again so I conveniently introduced her to the star of the show. Vince Horsman. Vince was the perfect dumb jock for Cheryl to meet and soon I slipped away as she fawned over his throwing arm. Whatever you do, Padres, don't go shipping him off to the South Atlantic! The next night we dominated the Phillies again with a pretty easy 7-1 win. We out hit them 16-4. They also committed three errors. Mack Jenkins pitched 8.1 innings, allowing the lone run on four hits, walking four and striking out seven. He was named the top performer of the day in the Florida State League. As he was coming off the mound in the ninth, Husam al Din, our Mohamed Ali manager, gave him a big handshake and pat on the back. At least that's what Sandy told me after the game. With seething venom in his voice. A four game winning streak and now a catcher and pitcher possibly at odds over managerial favoritism. Oh boy....