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Sparrow · 10-16-2010, 10:38 AM

4/5/2010

It seemed like a century since The Comfort Home League had is Inaugural Draft back in January. In reality it had only been 3 months. Now, on Monday April 5th, the Jane Jurors were ready to square off against the Thistle Hiders. The league only had one stadium, The Nest, so there isn't much of a home field advantage. Tonight, the Hiders were slated as the home team.

15,921 fans showed up, just 79 shy of capacity. There were a lot of St. Louis Cardinals hats as the fans hadn't had much opportunity to fall in love with the teams and players of the Comfort Home League yet. It was cold but clear, at 47 degrees and a 9 mile an hour wind blowing out to right. Everybody old enough to stand did so and clapped and yelled as loud as they could as the Thistle Hiders took the field.

If you were at home you would have heard Jack Stanton's voice on the radio:
"Edward Graham, the Hiders opening day right hander peers in to get the sign from Jim Barnes. Luis Antonio Herrera stands in, a left, waving his bat wildly over his left shoulder. Everyone is on their feet in anticipation of the first pitch. Graham's left leg steps back, the windup and a 91 mph fastball just off the corner. Barnes stands up and tosses the ball into the dugout. The first historical memorabilia as this game, season, and league are all under way."

With one out in this top of the first Gil King rips a fastball on the outside corner down the line in left. The Comfort Home League has its first base hit, a double. In the same inning, with 2 outs, Mike Miller turns on a fastball, parking it in the bullpen for a 3-run homerun. By the end of the inning, the Mike Miller jerseys were already sold out.

By the end of the game the Hiders out hit the Jurors 17-6 but lost the game 6-5. The fans went home thrilled. The game was close throughout, a runner was thrown out at the plate. The only down side was Chris Gunther hurt his leg sliding into third. Fortunately it turned out to be a claf cramp, and he will be fine by tomorrow.

Scott Johnson got the win, Joe Wallace the save, and Edward Graham took the loss.

And the player of the game:

Mike Miller- 2 for 5 with a home run, 3 RBI, and scored twice. The first home run set the tone and the Jurors were able to use that momentum to win the game.

10-16-2010, 10:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sparrow All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 790 Thanks: 192 Thanked 68x in 55 posts	Opening Night! 4/5/2010 It seemed like a century since The Comfort Home League had is Inaugural Draft back in January. In reality it had only been 3 months. Now, on Monday April 5th, the Jane Jurors were ready to square off against the Thistle Hiders. The league only had one stadium, The Nest, so there isn't much of a home field advantage. Tonight, the Hiders were slated as the home team. 15,921 fans showed up, just 79 shy of capacity. There were a lot of St. Louis Cardinals hats as the fans hadn't had much opportunity to fall in love with the teams and players of the Comfort Home League yet. It was cold but clear, at 47 degrees and a 9 mile an hour wind blowing out to right. Everybody old enough to stand did so and clapped and yelled as loud as they could as the Thistle Hiders took the field. If you were at home you would have heard Jack Stanton's voice on the radio: "Edward Graham, the Hiders opening day right hander peers in to get the sign from Jim Barnes. Luis Antonio Herrera stands in, a left, waving his bat wildly over his left shoulder. Everyone is on their feet in anticipation of the first pitch. Graham's left leg steps back, the windup and a 91 mph fastball just off the corner. Barnes stands up and tosses the ball into the dugout. The first historical memorabilia as this game, season, and league are all under way." With one out in this top of the first Gil King rips a fastball on the outside corner down the line in left. The Comfort Home League has its first base hit, a double. In the same inning, with 2 outs, Mike Miller turns on a fastball, parking it in the bullpen for a 3-run homerun. By the end of the inning, the Mike Miller jerseys were already sold out. By the end of the game the Hiders out hit the Jurors 17-6 but lost the game 6-5. The fans went home thrilled. The game was close throughout, a runner was thrown out at the plate. The only down side was Chris Gunther hurt his leg sliding into third. Fortunately it turned out to be a claf cramp, and he will be fine by tomorrow. Scott Johnson got the win, Joe Wallace the save, and Edward Graham took the loss. And the player of the game: Mike Miller- 2 for 5 with a home run, 3 RBI, and scored twice. The first home run set the tone and the Jurors were able to use that momentum to win the game.