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Good Wood at .500, Playoffs Possible?

07/05/2019, 2:15pm EDT
By Rob Hatch

Spindler, Ross put team on their backs

Good Sportsmanship is so crucial to this game, yet it is constantly overlooked.  Good Wood didn't have enough players to start Game 1 vs the NJ Expos.  With permission from the umpire, Good Wood "borrowed" a catch from the Expos (to only catch & throw the pill back to the hurler) rather than forfeit Game 1.  Kudos to Matt K. for electing to make this decision.  This is a game we all love & respect/good sportsmanship goes a long way!

It's possible Matt regretted his decision shortly after when Good Wood rocked the 1st inning for 7 runs.  Kyle & Cody P added a 3 Run Homer each!  Expos responded by scoring 4, 1 & 2 in the first 3 innings to tie the game at 7.  Good Wood soon pulled away when they dropped another 7 runs in the top of the 6th.  Jeff P added a 3 Run Homer, while pitcher Mike added a 3 RBI triple!  

Final Score Game 1:
Good Wood - 20
Expos - 9

Game 2 finished rather quickly! Kevin & Mike added Home Runs.  Mike's GF, fiance or wife showed up & caught some of these moments on camera.  Every man wants to look good for his lady, that's normal.  Let's credit Pitcher Frank Guzman of the NJ Expos for a heads up play at the mound.  He lobbed a ball across home plate that Cody P from Good Wood smashed right back at Guzman who made the incredible catch!  I think i need to lay off attending Expos games, because I am not certain there isn't part of the body Mr. Guzman has not been struck!  Way to stand in there!  Good Wood remains 9-9 in the Will Clark Division!

Final Game 2:
Good Wood - 15
NJ Expos - 3

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