Errors Terrorize Reformers

CGBCNN Staff Writer Randy Pifer
Updated 4/25/13 at 11:45 PM

The Fightin' Reformers defensive third inning was too much to overcome and CGBC lost a heartbreaking 19-23 decision to Marietta First Baptist.  They allowed a historic fourteen runs in the inning and were never able to recover.  The Reformers were not able to get off the field due to errors from just about everyone in the field and P Eiji Fujino(1-1) was unable to get the third out.  "We were bad tonight, but especially in that third inning" said 3B John Michael Gibson, "it's too bad we all seemed to struggle at the same time".  Fujino was pulled after the inning and Stephen Donovan(2-0) came in relief.  The team seemed to settle down and make some defensive plays but it was too little too late.

This loss was an especially tough pill to swallow due to the fact that the stands were full of CGBC faithful.  Amber Mathis, who was attending her first Reformer game, commented on the amount of fans in the stands. "We outnumbered their fans 10-1" she said.  It is worth noting that Reformer fans did in fact outnumber Marietta First fans 10-1, literally.  Tom and Beth Kline both enjoyed their time, but would have liked to see the team win.  Phil Brown also was in attendance and the former professional baseball player sees quite a lot of room for improvement.  "They need to tighten up the defense and get outs" he exclaimed!

CGBC was able to score runs, but a crucial moment in the fourth inning may have cost the team the game.  With two outs and the bases loaded, SS Benji Hutson saw an opportunity to tie the game.  "I tried to kill the ball when I should have been focused on just making solid contact" he said.  Hutson popped up and the inning came to a close.  The Reformers gave up three runs in the top of the fifth inning effectively putting the game out of reach.  "Benji's at-bat isn't why we lost this game; we all contributed to that" said RC Ben Skaug.  2B Donny Mathis, coming off a career game, must have been reading his press clippings all week.  His usually steady fielding showed some cracks, but was still very effective at the plate going 4-4.

The Reformers are off until Tuesday night at 7:30 PM against Abundant Life.  Next Friday night is Fan Appreciation Night and the GM's office is planning some special events for that evening.  "We hope to have a full crowd.  Tonight was a very good start" said C Zack Blount.