Knights Stumble

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In a season that has since week one been hit by rain out after rain out, the Knights took to the field last night for what seemed liked to be the first time in a month.

With the regular season coming to an end, and the playoffs coming into focus, the Knights last night showed the ill effects of their recent layoff as they came out flat and were never really in the game.

After scoring in the first inning, the Knights then struggled the rest of the game to mount much of an offense. "It comes down to timely hitting, and we didn't get the job done tonight" said Player - Manager Bill Gubbins as he slammed his batting helmet against the dug out wall following the game.

Gubbins comments reflected the fact that although Knights Robin Burnette and Steve Ray each had a multiple hits night, combined with towering doubles off the fence by Darin Kellett and David Hall, the rest of the Knights bats were all but silent during the course of the game.

As previously mentioned, the Knights have been hit hard by the rainmaker dance this season, but as it is well known, following the rains come the sun. To that end, there were a few rays of sunshine for the Knights last evening as the club smooths its edges in preparation for the playoff run.

"We got a chance to get some experience under our belts" said Gubbins as he pointed out that pitchers Mark Gardner and David Hall each got in a couple of good innings on the hill. "I gotta tell ya" added Gubbins, "I like our pitching staff going down the stretch"

Next up for the Knights, a Saturday 10:00 AM matinee at Hunters Lane in suburban Nashville. With the season rapidly coming to an end, it's fair to ask, are these Knights the favorites to win the upcoming tournament and league championship? In a recent Mason - Dixon poll it has been determined that although not a favorite to win it all, the Knights do sit as the team that other clubs in the league have named the "Team you least want to play."

And so it goes, the Knights are back in the saddle and ready to go, so sit back and enjoy the ride as the 2009 Knights round third and head for home.

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good KNIGHT !