Cal Hamilton Recap

Today, the Scots boarded the bus for the final time in the regular season for a trip to take on the Hamilton Hawkeyes. Caleb Sleeman was starting for the Scots, however before he ever toed the rubber the Scots offense struck for 3 runs. Logan Hudson, Trent Foreman and Chris Clark had 3 consecutive hits that all drove in runs to give the Scots an early 3-0 lead. In the second inning, Joe Stegehuis' double drove in another run and so Caledonia had a 4-0 lead after two. Sleeman was on as usual today, going 4 innings allowing only one hit and striking out 6. The Hawkeyes did score a run in the 4th off of Sleeman, but it was the result of an error so it is unearned. The win is Sleeman's 7th and he improves to 7-0 on the year. The Scots offense sputtered after the second inning, despite a 3 hit effort from Joe Stegehuis and a plethora of other hits, they kept leaving runners on and so it was going to be up to the pitching and defense to keep them in front. Drake Ellens had a huge catch saving a run in the fourth and Trent Foreman had a double play assisted by Huddy's cleats that both provided huge outs in crucial situations. Mitch Horgan came in and threw three hitless innings of relief to earn the save and the Scots escaped Hamilton with a 4-1 victory. The Scots improve to 20-8 on the season, and are on a 5 game winning streak entering the last regular season matchup with the Trojans of Plainwell. This will take place Tuesday at Caledonia at 4:15, and it serves as the final tuneup before the district tournament begins Saturday May 30 at Wyoming. The Scots will play Byron Center at 12 and the championship game will follow. Huge weekend as the playoffs start so come out and support the boys as much as you can.

After Game Thoughts:

1) Today's game song would have to be the one hit by Three Dog Night, "One is the Lonliest Number". Sleeman and Horgan were incredible today, allowing only 1 hit the entire game and really getting strikeouts when they were in a pinch. Slee started today by striking out the first 5 and then Horgan had a pair of K's. These two are crucial to our playoff success.
2) Sleeman had the most interesting Soulja Boy dance moves, and I don't think anybody was surprised. Kikkert was in awe though, and he tried to match with an attempt of the whip, but a huge emphasis on attempt...
3) Shoutout to Blake Swift for an unnoticed play today. As the ball skipped by first base and appeared to be heading out of play, Swift slammed the gate shut keeping the ball in play and saving the runner from advancing a base. Some real-cat like reflexes.
4) Shoutout to one of my most loyal readers, Jason Hutton. It was great spending the last couple days talking to you and thanks for the support. Thanks to everyone for reading though, I truly enjoy doing this so the fact everyone reads it makes it that much better.