McKownville FD Too Much For Five-O's

The Guilderland Police Department entered Thursdays game with their heads held as high as their hopes after beating the defending champions on Saturday. The Mckownville Fire Department entered the game hoping just to keep it close. When the dust finally settled, Mckownville came out on top, 11-6.

After pounding the ball against the Hooper's, the Five-O's couldn't solve the Fire Departments pitching and were only able to muster a measly 15 hits. They were able to do that in one inning on Saturday. "The Grand Slam was the worst thing to happen to me" cleanup hitter John Ginder said talking about his heroics last game. Ginder struggled at the plate and wasn't able to repeat his performance and finished the game 0-4.

The loss can't be put soley on Ginder's shoulders, the Five-O's defense was less then impressive. Everytime the ball was put into play, you could hear circus music coming from the distance. The only thing missing was the small car with all of the clowns.

Wind had to have played a factor because that is the only thing that would make the woeful plays in the outfield make any sense. Saturdays ball dryer, Todd Roberts, was given the start in centerfield. Newly acquired Nick Deso arrived late but was able to step in the game and take over rightfield for the ailing Steve Witham. Both had misplayed balls but were able to make up for it at the plate. Roberts went 2-4 and Deso went 2-3. The one person who wasn't able to make up for blunders this time was J.J. Mazzone. Mazzone misread balls all afternoon and had a couple sneak under his glove and was only able to one base knock even though he was swinging at balls out of the zone.

Third baseman Roger Ginder was one of the few bright spots for the Five-O's. Ginder made some nice stops at the hot corner and was also able to throw out a couple of runners. He would have looked better if his brother John was able to haul in one of his throws.

Jenna Govel did a fine job on the hill for the Five-O's, striking out several Mckownville members. Not all of the runs were her fault but I don't need to mention the circus act in the field again.

Kyle Haines played the roll of cheerleader with his "Go Get 'Em" attitude. But that wasn't enough. Haines belted a two-run triple which at the time tied the game.

It isn't easy to pick a CapitalRegionSports.com player of the game, but I have to. So the award goes to Roger Ginder (2-4 with 2 runs scored). The Five-O's are back in action this Saturday at 11am at Strawberry Park. Let's see if they can avenge their loss and beat John Ginder's former team Western Turnpike/Westmere FD.

****Steve Witham left the game after his single in the second inning. He is listed as day-to-day. He is scheduled for an MRI tomorrow and will most likely miss some time with a hip flexor.****