The TSSL Flying Squirrels overcame their captain's horrendous pitching and egregious Wildcard Rule malpractice to edge the Alexander the Great Woodpeckers 8-5 in the Opener. The win gave the Squirrels their first winning streak of the year. Tim "King" Jamieson chipped in a homer, double, walk and three RBI. Zane "Grey" Belyea went 3 for 3 with a single, double and triple and 4 RBI (hitting for the 3 at-bat cycle?). Omar O"Monument"valle went 3 for 3.
The Nightcap was against the home standing Casper Wyoming Storm. In the top of the first, the Squirrels took advantage of 7 walks, putting up a 6-spot, highlighted by a Tim"ber" Jamieson 3-run blast. The Storm stormed back with 4 in the bottom of the inning, 3 more in the 3rd and 6 more in the 5th. The Storm weathered a comeback by the Squirrels, led by Scott "Hanging" Chaddick's perfect game at the plate (2 for 2 with 2 walks), and hung on for the 13-12 victory.
Deez Nuts Award Winners of the Week:
Offensive POW: Tim Jamieson - 4 for 5, 4 RS, 8!RBI, (2)HR, 2B, BB & SF
Defensive POW: Sheldon Fulton - Outstanding play in RCF including a couple of sliding catches
Honorable Mention: Omar Ovalle - 4 for 5 at the plate and with solid D at 2B