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Niles West White vs Jr. Vikings

Practice game called short after rain came down hard and made field unsafe. Vikings ahead 1-0 top of the 3rd with West threatening with runners on 2nd and 3rd and no outs.

Positives.
Team showed energy and played well on defense with no errors. Strong outfield plays to keep runners off the bases. Good pitching performance by our starter going two innings, seven hitters, 0 runs, 0 hits, 1 walk. Got hitters to popup to SS and two groundballs to the mound. We got our leadoff man on base on the 1st to start the game and he scored.

Room for Improvements.
We had five guys strike out (two looking). Runners on 2nd and 3rd and we could not put the bat on the ball. Better EFFORT and organization needed during warmups.

Keys for next game.
Pitchers - Get ahead of the hitter, throw two of the first three pitches for strikes, work quickly to keep your defense sharp and hit your spots.

Hitters - Key to our offense is getting the leadoff man on base each and every inning. With two strikes think 'CONTACT', choke-up a bit on your grip, keep hands inside the ball, shorten your swing and expand your strike zone to protect.

Baserunners - be ready for new signs on each and every pitch, take more aggressive primary and secondary leads. Make that pitcher worry about you and not the hitter.