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!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Knights Own The Evening
Win In The Books
Run Record To 3-4
Thompson Station
If it's hot, and if it's muggy, it can mean only one thing; it's baseball time in Tennessee! Coming off a win this past weekend, the Knights took the field Tuesday night in Thompson Station as they looked to keep their winning ways going.
"It's amazing what winning does for your team" said Knights Manager Bill Gubbins as he warmed up in the bullpen prior to the start of the game. "I don't know how to describe it, but I know it when I see it, and this team has it" added newly added Knights first baseman Merrill Jackson as he took a few swings in the cage to loosen up.
Now seven games into season, the 2009 Knights have begun to raise a few eyebrows around the league as word gets out that this is a team to be reckoned with. Not to disappoint, the Knights showed up last night with both barrels loaded and took the field ready to play. However, the same did not hold true for the visiting Cardinals as they were unable to come up with a quorum and were forced to forfeit.
With the gimmie win in hand, the Knights took the opportunity last night to practice under the lights and made the most of a disappointing situation. "Hey, I get paid either way" said umpire Brock Anderson as he shed his uniform and joined the spirited practice session.
Next up for the Knights, a scheduled Saturday morning road game in Murfreesboro. With the table now set, the question must be asked, does any team in the CVABA want to take on the Knights?
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Knights!
Run Record To 3-4
Thompson Station
If it's hot, and if it's muggy, it can mean only one thing; it's baseball time in Tennessee! Coming off a win this past weekend, the Knights took the field Tuesday night in Thompson Station as they looked to keep their winning ways going.
"It's amazing what winning does for your team" said Knights Manager Bill Gubbins as he warmed up in the bullpen prior to the start of the game. "I don't know how to describe it, but I know it when I see it, and this team has it" added newly added Knights first baseman Merrill Jackson as he took a few swings in the cage to loosen up.
Now seven games into season, the 2009 Knights have begun to raise a few eyebrows around the league as word gets out that this is a team to be reckoned with. Not to disappoint, the Knights showed up last night with both barrels loaded and took the field ready to play. However, the same did not hold true for the visiting Cardinals as they were unable to come up with a quorum and were forced to forfeit.
With the gimmie win in hand, the Knights took the opportunity last night to practice under the lights and made the most of a disappointing situation. "Hey, I get paid either way" said umpire Brock Anderson as he shed his uniform and joined the spirited practice session.
Next up for the Knights, a scheduled Saturday morning road game in Murfreesboro. With the table now set, the question must be asked, does any team in the CVABA want to take on the Knights?
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Knights!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Knights Quiet Thunder
Second Win In The Books
Murfreesboro, TN
Coming off a disappointing Thursday night loss, the Knights took to the the road Saturday and by afternoons end returned to Nashville with their second victory of the season.
Facing perennial league powerhouse the Thunder, the Knights battled nearly 100 degree temperatures as they outlasted the Thunder to win the game by an official score of 9-0.
"I can only think of one better birthday present then this win" said Knights starting pitcher Ross Harkins as he hurriedly left the field and headed home to blow out the inferno atop his birthday cake.
"Not bad" chimed Knights Manager Bill Gubbins, "we hit a few balls and made a few plays in the field, I'll take it." continued Gubbins as packed away his catchers gear on a day that saw him lose 8lbs by days end.
And so it was, the Knights strike again and by being awarded the forfeit due to the lack of Thunder players, show that it is in fact true that a win by any other name is still a win.
Next up for the Knights, a few days to rest and relax before taking the field for their Tuesday night rematch against the Cardinals at Independence High School in nearby Thompson Station.
**A limited amount of standing room only tickets are still available and can be purchased by contacting any Knight player. Tickets are CASH ONLY and ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good KNIGHTS !!
Murfreesboro, TN
Coming off a disappointing Thursday night loss, the Knights took to the the road Saturday and by afternoons end returned to Nashville with their second victory of the season.
Facing perennial league powerhouse the Thunder, the Knights battled nearly 100 degree temperatures as they outlasted the Thunder to win the game by an official score of 9-0.
"I can only think of one better birthday present then this win" said Knights starting pitcher Ross Harkins as he hurriedly left the field and headed home to blow out the inferno atop his birthday cake.
"Not bad" chimed Knights Manager Bill Gubbins, "we hit a few balls and made a few plays in the field, I'll take it." continued Gubbins as packed away his catchers gear on a day that saw him lose 8lbs by days end.
And so it was, the Knights strike again and by being awarded the forfeit due to the lack of Thunder players, show that it is in fact true that a win by any other name is still a win.
Next up for the Knights, a few days to rest and relax before taking the field for their Tuesday night rematch against the Cardinals at Independence High School in nearby Thompson Station.
**A limited amount of standing room only tickets are still available and can be purchased by contacting any Knight player. Tickets are CASH ONLY and ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good KNIGHTS !!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Say Good Knight
Knights Fall
Thompsons Station
"That's bulls*%# " snapped Knights Manager and catcher Bill Gubbins as he was restrained by teammates following a second inning eruption reminiscent of George Brett's now famous dugout charge of years ago.
Gubbins explosion, fueled by the rare but deadly call of 'batting out of order', came in the second inning of a game that would eventually see the Knights give away a game that would have, could have, and should have been put in the books as a W.
"I take full responsibility for what happened with the lineup card tonight" said Gubbins following the game, "And, I promise it will never happen again!" added the still angry Gubbins as he slammed his Diet Pepsi against the dug out wall following the game.
Gubbins continued his post game rant, "I don't care what level of baseball you are playing, I don't care if it's Little League or the frickin Major Leagues, when your team scores 10 runs, you should win, it's that simple." Gubbins was of referring to the fact that despite scoring a season high 10 runs, the Knights kicked and booted the win away in part behind the 3 error night of 50 year old rookie Don Bernitt.
Bernitt's errors at second base, played a large part in the final outcome of the game. "You have to make the routine outs in order to win in this league and I didn't do that tonight" said Bernitt. "I'm better then that I look forward to making this up to my teammates."
Facing a quick turnaround, the Knights will have a chance to right their ship as they find themselves in the middle of a stretch that will have them play 3 games in 6 days. Up next, a Saturday afternoon tilt in Murfreesboro as the Knights look to get back into the winners column.
With June's summer temperatures on the rise, it is now becoming ever more clear that also on the rise are the expectations of the Knights, and all those who follow them as they their gallop through the Cumberland Valley Adult Baseball Association.
As the ole saying goes, the pitcher had but three pitches; Good Morning, Good Afternoon and Good Knight!
Thompsons Station
"That's bulls*%# " snapped Knights Manager and catcher Bill Gubbins as he was restrained by teammates following a second inning eruption reminiscent of George Brett's now famous dugout charge of years ago.
Gubbins explosion, fueled by the rare but deadly call of 'batting out of order', came in the second inning of a game that would eventually see the Knights give away a game that would have, could have, and should have been put in the books as a W.
"I take full responsibility for what happened with the lineup card tonight" said Gubbins following the game, "And, I promise it will never happen again!" added the still angry Gubbins as he slammed his Diet Pepsi against the dug out wall following the game.
Gubbins continued his post game rant, "I don't care what level of baseball you are playing, I don't care if it's Little League or the frickin Major Leagues, when your team scores 10 runs, you should win, it's that simple." Gubbins was of referring to the fact that despite scoring a season high 10 runs, the Knights kicked and booted the win away in part behind the 3 error night of 50 year old rookie Don Bernitt.
Bernitt's errors at second base, played a large part in the final outcome of the game. "You have to make the routine outs in order to win in this league and I didn't do that tonight" said Bernitt. "I'm better then that I look forward to making this up to my teammates."
Facing a quick turnaround, the Knights will have a chance to right their ship as they find themselves in the middle of a stretch that will have them play 3 games in 6 days. Up next, a Saturday afternoon tilt in Murfreesboro as the Knights look to get back into the winners column.
With June's summer temperatures on the rise, it is now becoming ever more clear that also on the rise are the expectations of the Knights, and all those who follow them as they their gallop through the Cumberland Valley Adult Baseball Association.
As the ole saying goes, the pitcher had but three pitches; Good Morning, Good Afternoon and Good Knight!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Warm Days...Hot Knights...
Knights Record First Win
Nashville,TN
After an 0 -3 start in the 2009 Cumberland Valley Adult Baseball League , the Nashville Knights picked up their first win of the season this past weekend behind the strong pitching of a trio of right handers.
During the game that saw a trivia question come alive, starting pitcher Robin Burnette picked up both the win and the save for the now 1-3 Knights. In a pitching performance not likely to be repeated soon at any level of organized baseball, Burnette tossed 3 shutout innings to start the game and then returned to the mound to record the last two outs in the 9th on his way to picking up the win and the save.
Stacked between Burnette's 3 inning stint to start the game, and his picking up the save, Knights relief pitchers Ross Harkins and Doug Weaver came out of the bullpen to combine for 10 strikeouts to help lead the Knights to the win.
"I'm darn proud of these guys" said Knights manager and starting catcher Bill Gubbins following the game. "We've worked hard the past few weeks tweaking our lineup and trying to get a feel for what type of team we have here." "I think this shows that we can play with any team in this league" added Gubbins as he sat in the Knights dugout following the game.
In addition to the stellar pitching, the Knights also broke out their hitting shoes and gloves as they recorded a season high 16 hits in route to the 5 - 4 victory. Paced by the multiple hit game of David Hall, Mark Gardner and Kevin Wunderlin, the Knights jumped out to a 5 -1 lead and then played error free defense to close out the victory.
With a win under their belts, it's now go time for the Knights. If they can dodge the raindrops and keep the bats going, it appears a corner has been turned and we have seen the beginning of a great season of Knights baseball.
Nashville,TN
After an 0 -3 start in the 2009 Cumberland Valley Adult Baseball League , the Nashville Knights picked up their first win of the season this past weekend behind the strong pitching of a trio of right handers.
During the game that saw a trivia question come alive, starting pitcher Robin Burnette picked up both the win and the save for the now 1-3 Knights. In a pitching performance not likely to be repeated soon at any level of organized baseball, Burnette tossed 3 shutout innings to start the game and then returned to the mound to record the last two outs in the 9th on his way to picking up the win and the save.
Stacked between Burnette's 3 inning stint to start the game, and his picking up the save, Knights relief pitchers Ross Harkins and Doug Weaver came out of the bullpen to combine for 10 strikeouts to help lead the Knights to the win.
"I'm darn proud of these guys" said Knights manager and starting catcher Bill Gubbins following the game. "We've worked hard the past few weeks tweaking our lineup and trying to get a feel for what type of team we have here." "I think this shows that we can play with any team in this league" added Gubbins as he sat in the Knights dugout following the game.
In addition to the stellar pitching, the Knights also broke out their hitting shoes and gloves as they recorded a season high 16 hits in route to the 5 - 4 victory. Paced by the multiple hit game of David Hall, Mark Gardner and Kevin Wunderlin, the Knights jumped out to a 5 -1 lead and then played error free defense to close out the victory.
With a win under their belts, it's now go time for the Knights. If they can dodge the raindrops and keep the bats going, it appears a corner has been turned and we have seen the beginning of a great season of Knights baseball.
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