CGBCNN Staff Writer Randy Pifer
Updated 5/3/13 at 11:58 PM
The weather kept the huge crowds away, but the quality of fan was at an all time high. The Reformers (5-3) treated their fans to a huge 14-8 win over Praise Cathedral and assured CGBC of its first winning season in any sport in their young history. Amber Mathis, wife of 3B Donny Mathis, led the crowd in cheers as the festive atmosphere overtook the poor weather and everyone was able to leave with a smile. Justin McDaniel(1-0) started his first game of the year and was in command from the start. He was able to paint the corners and made the opposing hitters reach all night long. McDaniel had the play of the night when a hot shot line drive was hit back up the middle. Justin threw his arm out and somehow made the incredible catch and threw to first to complete the double play. Lane Hatcher, making his first start at second base, made every play towards him and kept the opposition from getting runs early, while earning the defensive player of the game award.
C Randy Pifer, who graduated from college earlier in the day, was somehow able to make it to the game and outside of a missed play at home plate, played well. The error by Pifer was his team leading ninth of the year. Mathis thought it necessary to berate him for his mistake by shouting "CATCH THE BALL". Pifer responded to the CGBCNN after the game by saying, "it was a motivational ploy by Donny, and it worked". Tom Kline said of the confrontation, "I thought Donny was out of line; without Randy's hitting this game was a lot closer tonight!" Rachel Blount continued her hot hitting streak by going 2 for 3 and played well in right field. Her husband Zack Blount, who was playing at first tonight, seemed to benefit from hitting behind Pifer, saw a lot of good pitches to hit and went 2 for 3 as well.
"Every time we have one of these Fan Appreciation Nights, I am always surprised and encouraged by the unity CGBC shows" said GM Pifer. Brian and Charla Henderson took in their first Reformer game and had nothing but positive things to say after the game. "It was a truly fun and family friendly atmosphere" said Brian before Charla added "I'm glad the weather cleared up and we could enjoy the whole evening". There were signs in the crowd, noise makers and pom poms to really add to the party like atmosphere. With only one game left in the season, CGBC could not be in a better frame of mind as they enter the last week. Tuesday night at 7:30 PM, CGBC will take on new rival Clearview Baptist in their annual end of the year battle. "Come support the team and say goodbye to the players who will not be returning next year" said Manager McDaniel. Players who will not be on next years team include, Benji Hutson, Ben Skaug, Aaron Cline, Zack and Rachel Blount, and John Michael Gibson. CGBC released the following statement "we appreciate all these players have done for this program, and we will miss each one of them. Our prayers go with them as they seek what the Lord will have them do in the future."
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