APPLES ROLLED

Nightgame or Nightmare?
Apples Never In It

Ohwell
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Following most Apple games the talk of the evening traditionally will lead to discussion and comment of the normally explosive bats of the Apple offensive. Last night however this was not the case and instead the post game spotlight was pointed on the Apples defense.

In a game that found the Apples opponents wearing the hitting shoes for the night, the Apple outfield was on the run all night as they chased long ball after long ball into the gaps and towards the fence. For left fielder Greg Treep, who is now in is sophomore season with the Apples, the end of the game could not come soon enough. Treep was kept busy all night when inning after inning multiple hard hit balls were rocketed his way. To his credit, Treep made several circus catches in left and showed early and often what is meant in Appleville as a ball that is "DW" The expression which was coined by Apple Captain My Captain Tony Byram, is often heard in Apple practices to describe a hit ball that would "dive worthy" in an attempt to catch.

Apart from the workout given the Apples outfield last night, highlights of the game were few and far between. If a bright spot were to be needed, it would be noted that along with his defensive play, Treep homered deep to left to the join the evening home run club that got started when Shane Alexander crushed his league leading 19th home run into the dark night skies in right.

Also of note, in an emotional post game gathering, Apple Tiffany Smith was awarded the game ball and team courage award. Smith, who spent 2 hours yesterday under anaesthesia and on the operating table, inspired all in attendance when she slowly trotted onto the field for the start of the 9:00 game.

When asked about her commitment to the Apples and her determination to play following her induced nap, Smith quizzically looked at reporters and said "When did you get here?"

At the end of the evening about the best thing that could be said was that it was the end of the evening.

Final Score: Bad Guys 19 - Apples 3