by Coach Austin Vanhove
On Saturday, Aug 3, the Garretson BlueJays lost in their Stateline Regional Playoff game against Larchwood.
Steckler started on the mound and threw three innings looking good. Cole Koch played short and had an error but got a great base hit in the later innings. Trey Buck took BP without a shirt, letting Larchwood know he meant business. He hit one hard liner to center, but it was caught. Dylan Kindt pitched and walked a lot of batters but looked good when he threw strikes. A Garretson fan almost got thrown out for saying "keep throwing strikes."
The Larchwood pitcher loved the F-bomb and used it twice, leading to his ejection.
Jesse Brockhouse caught a couple of great fly balls. Scott Splett played center and almost threw a guy out at home. Brady Bonte tried picking a guy off at first but sailed one to right. Jack Sparo caught a mammoth fly ball. Nick Bonte played second, then right and then left. Coach Vanhove turned back the clock, going 4-5 at the plate with two lasers off the fence for two long singles and winning the pickle game jar. Brady Debates came in the 8th and went 1-2-3 on Larchwood's best hitters. Beers were enjoyed in right field after the game with Blue Jay HR leader and Hall of Famer Benson.
The Jays play the first round of state against Corsica at 1p.m. Sunday. I hope we can scrounge up 9 guys because I’ve been craving a Cadwell Park burger.
The BlueJay Open is scheduled for Saturday, September 21! 10:00 a.m. shotgun start, 18-hole 4-man scramble. Costs are $65 ($40 for members of River Ridge Golf Course) and includes green fee, cart, and meal. Sponsorships are available.
