The Raiders came roaring back from a shaky start to a loaded Outlaws team to nearly finish the job, but ultimately fell short 21-19. We spotted them an 11-1 lead while shaking off some rust from the long off season, and clawed back to take a one run lead at 15-14 in the sixth. After giving up a five spot in the top of the seventh, and answering with a four run eighth, we went into the ninth trailing by just two runs, And then we shut them out in the open inning. The table was set, but unfortunately the potential winning rally died with the tying run at the plate.
There were some defensive highlights. Cary Mitsuyoshi ended the debate of the best play of the year in the first game as he dove all out in the third to snag a sinking liner in shallow right center from his rover position to rob an Outlaw of a hit. Max Martin made two great plays at 2B, one on a grounder and one on a line drive. In the sixth, Dave Balfour twice in left and Jay Sankey in right made great catches in the outfield for the three outs in a shutdown inning that kept us in the game.
Coach and the best leadoff hitter Jay Sankey was 4-4 with a double. Gidget Blaquera went 3-3 with two doubles plus a walk. Mitsuyoshi joined her with three hits and led the team with four RBIs. Blaquera and Jeff Kravin drove in three apiece. The team managed to hit just .542 although we drew seven walks as the Outlaw pitchers also showed some rust. Not enough hitting but at least everyone got at least one dinger.
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