KNIGHTS FALL

Too Little Too Late
The Boro

Following a loss two weeks ago in which the Knights scored 10 runs, Player - Manager Bill Gubbins stated that no team should score that many runs and lose. Yesterday, Gubbins flipped the other side of that coin up as he and the Knights allowed only 4 runs and yet still lost.

"I didn't see this coming" said Gubbins as he looked for an explanation on why the Knights bats remained silent for most of the day. "Maybe it was those puffy muffins that were served before the game." offered Jim Blaney as he left the Knights club house following the loss.

Trailing 4 - 1, the Knights did mount a ninth inning charge that saw them score twice before following short in a game that ended with the Knights on the wrong side of the 4-3 final.

"You have to learn how to win close games, and I think we took a big step towards doing that" said Knights starting pitcher Robin Burnette following the game. Burnette pitched 4 strong innings before giving way to relievers Doug Weaver and Mark Gardner. Weaver, who delayed a trip to Chattanooga to be at the game, pitched 2 flawless innings before turning things over to Gardner who closed out the game on the hill for the Knights.

Along with the strong pitching performance that saw Knights pitchers combine for seven strikeouts while allowing zero walks, veteran catcher Bill Gubbins took the league lead by snuffing out two steal attempts when he threw out runners number two and three on the season.

As for offense, the Knights basically had none, "I guess we left our hitting shoes at home today" piped left fielder Bruce Sloan at the Knights post game meal of chicken wings and cold beer at a local Murfreesboro eatery. "I'm looking forward to our next game already" added field general David Hall as he and sluggers Ross Harkins and Steve Ray chowed down on the endless flow of wings and beer.

Next up, a Tuesday night tilt against the Cardinals leading up to the Fourth of July All Star break. With the season now near its half way point, there is no doubt that it's a new day in Knightville and the fun has just begun. Until then,,

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Knights!