Rangers split a pair on Sunday in the frigid conditions. In first tilt they had trouble warming up and never really broke out the lumber losing to the bear Cubs 11-6. Hitting spotty and some leaky defense lead to their demise. Only 10 hit and 4 free passes were garnered by the coolish Gers in an uninspired L. Welcome aboard our new perm sub, Doug "Ben" Hogan who had 20% of our base knocks.
Second game pitted the Gers against the Cards. We did not explode but were effective enough to scratch out am 8-3 victory. The defense was solid and pitching crisp. Hitting was more timely but still lacking a bit of punch....of course Tim Abercombrie "and Fitch" showed plenty of fire power with two Big Flies and another disputed double (called out) and 2 RBI's. Monty "python" Slaver had 2 hits, one very timely and 2 big RBI's. Bobby Cowboy also had 2 RBI's and Mike W gutted out an injury to paly well in RF and add an RBI single.
It was a good 2nd game and the Gers will get their brooms ready for next Sunday!!
Ranger Rubies:
Tim A 5/6 4 runs 3 rbis 2 HR's and a 2B
Brums 3/3 3 BB's 2 RBI's 2 Runs and great pitching
Izzy 2 BB's and 2 RBI's
Monty "door #3" 3 hits 2 Runs and 2 RBI's
Doug Hogan 2 HITS