Apples Again
5-0 record matches best in team history

Chicago Tribune
Nashville, TN

The saying is that ' offense ' puts fans in the seats and ' defense ' wins championships. For the 2007 FreshPoint Apples last night was the best of both worlds as they shattered team records both in the field and at the plate. Playing in front out their 37th consecutive sold out crowd, the Apples crushed the visiting C.H. Comets by a jaw dropping score of 26 - 1

By picking up the win the Apples ran their league leading record to 5 - 0 and in the process tied the franchise record for wins to open a season that was set by the 2004 World Champion Apples. " I see a lot of similarity between these Apples and the ' 04 team " said League Commissioner Sam Metz who was in Nashville last night to watch the game.

On the field, the Apples put on a record setting hitting display that may never be matched. Lead by game MVP Tony Byram's two homerun night, the Apples slugged 5 homeruns in all with Rookie Shortstop Shane Alexander adding two and Pitcher Greg Swafford going the opposite way for his first dinger of the year. Not to be outdone Apple First Baseman Christi Copous hit two balls to the deepest part of the stadium that drove in 6 runs with a triple and a double.. To round out the long ball festival for the Apples, Left Fielder Greg Treep hit 3 balls off the fence and added to his team leading 16 doubles on the year.

Defensively for the Apples it was a night to admire. With a few last minute changes in place the Apples trotted out a new look defense that had Robin Meadows moving to the outfield to join Patty Pender in catching every ball hit their way. Replacing Meadows at 2nd base last night was the newly signed free agent Jackie Woulf from Southern Mississippi University. " I've heard a lot about these guys and I'm darn proud to be playing here " said Woulf following the game. " She shouldn't just feel proud, she should feel darn lucky " said Apple Great and Future Hall of Famer Don Bernitt when asked to discuss the mid season addition of Jackie to the team. With the game over and the win in the books, Bernitt was also asked about his take on the team and the remainder of the season ahead. " The way I see it, we've put the kettle on the stove and now it's time to turn up the heat."

The Apples are now halfway home and looking good... How far the run will go is to be seen but one thing that is certain for now......... How bout them Apples.