No Need to Call 5-O. But We Are 5-0. Webster 18, Parkway Central 3

It’s JV, so you never know, but, for better and worse, this is kind of the game I expected based on the direction the Colts’ program has been heading. I think their coach was hoping for rain, but without pitching he’s not going to be better later, so it’s probably just as well to get this one out of the way and move on. It is so tough if you don’t have even the semblance of a pitcher. I know, we’ve been there, especially the year Koach Kate led the JV in victories. Maybe he can schedule Nerinx or Affton.

However, we did clear the bench early and now all of our players have at least 3 plate appearances in our 5-0 start. While we haven’t exactly stolen anything (except bases, and that’s legal), the schedule kind of ramps up from here on out, with only a couple breaks that I can predict. (I’ve designated the September 12 game at Lutheran South as a non-starter start, so mark your calendars if you want.)

Tomorrow is against arch-rival Kirkwood, a program that has dramatically improved over the past three years with a new coaching staff. It’s an important conference game, besides the neighborhood rivalry, and Allyson Peters will start in the circle for us.

Speaking of circles, freshman Megan Hayes picked up her second win in this 3 inning game that we snuck in before the rain hit. Elise Keller and Julia Love led the offense with 6 RBI, but with plenty of help up and down the lineup as well as from the Colt pitcher. The girls did a good job of keeping high energy while working to respect the opponents and display good sportsmanship.

Thanks to Amy Jo Love for her pix, and our rookie shooter, Scott Hayes. I’ll have my camera tomorrow if someone wants to make sure we have pix for tomorrow’s tilt.