ERSpN Sports Beat

Well, we had some technical difficulties after the games Monday night. We had the broadcast all cut and ready to run, but something happened during the production process and all was lost.

We pick up the season tonight, however, as we follow the Edmond Rangers along their fateful journey through the Edmond All Sports fall league ranks. It has been a long hard fought season to this point and these fine young men keep playing their hearts out.

As the game started tonight it looked as if this might be their night. Their first chance to jump on the opponent and run relentlessly leaving the mighty OK Thunder in their dusty trail. At first glance, I thought Coach Fowler and Coach Adkins had put Whitey Ford, Orel Hershiser, or Andy Pettite (you choose depending on your generation) out there on the mound. However, on closer inspection, it was Cady #10 single handedly keeping the Rangers within striking distance. He struck out 4 -- yes that is right 4 -- all in the first inning as 2 reached on dropped third strikes. The team fought hard, but had trouble putting plays together in the top of the first. Cady finally retired the side after allowing 5 runs on 2 strikeouts and a comebacker to the pitcher.

The second inning would be equally as eventful for the young Cady as the first pitch of the inning was a single to center field. After a steal to second base, Cady caught the Thunder in a hit and run. A line drive right back up the middle. It would have been a great call had it not been for the quick reflexes of the young pitcher. He snagged the line drive -- mostly out of self defense -- and doubled up the runner at second base. The next batter up also came right back up the middle and was retired 1-4-3 (that is off the pitcher's glove to the second baseman and on to first for the out for those who don't yet understand the position lingo...).

Caldwell and Bogle combined in the third inning for valiant efforts in the third. They did pretty well for their first outings. But, inthe end, it was the bats that let them down tonight. They could only put down one hit (by Cady I might add) and put only one run across (also by Cady) but made some huge strides defensively.

Good job boys. Keep up the hard work. I promise it will pay off in the long run.

Thanks for your support and tune in next week on Oct 2nd for the game of the week when the Edmond Rangers play the Edmond Bulls in a clash of the titans. Don't miss this struggle between two teams trying to claim their own home turf.

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Until next time,
Ta Ta (Josh)