Yes, it was another loss (5 in-a-row) but...
there really was a lot to be encouraged about in this game.
#1 - how 'BOUT that Mister Fister?!?!
Doug faced a very difficult test tonight going up against the number one homer team in the league and he passed with flying colors. Really showing his mettle in the 2nd inning - two runs scored on a double, single, single, walk, HBP - but he managed to limit the damage and went on to pitch a full eight - not allowing a single base-runner the rest of the way. Look up STUD in Webster's and no doubt Mister Fister's picture will be starin' back at ya ;-)
#2 - Figgy comin' 'round!
Another hit, an RBI and a stolen base. Kinda fun to see him discussing hitting on the bench with Ichi ... you just get the feeling watching their interaction that things are really starting to turn and he's not letting it get him down
#3 - Offense in general
Second straight night of double-digit hits. Now, getting more runs than the other team is still an issue. But, come on, baby steps....
#4 - Solid fundamentals
I wasn't able to see the entire game, but from what I saw and heard, I don't believe there were any major mental lapses of the sort that were all to prevalent on the road trip - in fact, there was some very good defense and very good base running - keep it up boys (control those "controll-ables" as Shannon would say)
#5 Milton returns and goes 2 for 4
Early start tomorrow....
hopefully they can pick up the good things right where they left off tonight and get the split to start off the home stand.
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