Ducks start the season in exciting fashion with two tightly contested losses

Game 1 -  Red Sox 7, Ducks 6

Shalom rookie brothers were sensational in their league debut!  Chris Cesario released the Quackin in his first at bat driving the ball well over the fence.  He nearly started off his Shalom career with back to back bombs, if it weren’t for the talented (and tall) Tim Kaminsky robbing him at the fence.  Brother Dominick Cesario worked in a triple and a 2 run single as well.  This duo is going to be something to watch.  The game was tight all the way through, and the Duck must tip their caps to the Red Sox outfielders, as Tim Kaminsky and Daryl Drake both made fantastic plays on two monster swings from Chris Cesario.  A special shout out to Brandon Smallwood, who made a long run to snag the game clinching final out on what would have been a 2 run walk off hit by Mark Phares.

Game 2 - Ducks 15, Colt 45’s 20

The Ducks came out on fire in game 2, putting up 14 runs in the first inning.  The Quackin was released three times in the inning by Dominick Cesario, Michael Thiele (who had 3 Ducks on the pond, hit a Grand Slam), and Jason “I’m not a 2nd round pick, Muck” Niswonger.  Doug Wolff got in on the action, belting a 2 run double in the inning and Tony Martin reminded us how hard it can be to get him out by getting two hits in the inning and driving in two runs with the second at bat.  Hauf’s Colt 45’s responded in kind, putting up a 13 run first inning of their own, giving us a 30 minute long 1st inning.  Ultimately, the Ducks couldn’t quite capitalize in their final inning, and the Colt 45’s earned a tough win.

POW - Jason Niswonger 3-6, single, triple, HR, 4 DBI (Ducks Batted In) and 3 runs scored

ROW - Dominick Cesario 4-6, single, double, triple, HR, 3 DBI, 2 runs scored

Special Quacks:  

Nick Croce, who is typically known for his big bat, had two very important and very timely hustle plays when the team needed it.  Quacks to you sir!

Kendal Anthony, Doug Wolff, and Dorian Moore - The bottom of this talented roster (Duck Tails???) contributed heavily in both games going a combined 7 for 12, with 11th round steal Kendal Anthony going 3 for 4.  

~ Coach D mUCK