New Lenox, IL - On one of the most beautiful nights you could ask for, High Voltage hosted the Daytona Turtles to try and get back on the winning track. On the very first pitch of the game, Gula hit a home run that barely cleared the left field fence and Daytona was off to the races. A couple of singles later, an error and fielders choice, Daytona enjoyed a 3-0 lead going into the bottom of the first inning. That is when High Voltage came to bat and things came to a screeching half for the Turtles. The Volts kicked things off in their first at bat with a Jack leadoff single in which he would ultimately score on a Stapes RBI double. Sutes followed that with an RBI double of his own and would later score on a Jeff 2 RBI single with the bases loaded. Ken followed with an RBI single which was matched by a Shane RBI single. A few batters later, Zlogar hit a 2 RBI single which put the Volts up 8-3. The barrage continued as Stapes looped an RBI single to left-center and Sutes added a 2 RBI double to stretch the lead to 11-3. Pratl hit an RBI double and would score two batters later when Jeff singled him in. The 14th and final run of the inning was recorded when Ken knocked home Dylan with an RBI single to center field. Volts led 14-3 after one inning. Turtles went into a shell for the next couple of innings while going scoreless. The Volts tacked on four runs in the 2nd inning on consecutive singles by Ryno and Jack to set the tables for a Zlogar 2 RBI triple. Stapes knocked in Z with a single and then would later come around to score on a Jeff RBI double. Volts led 18-3 after two innings against the Turtles. The volts came back for more in the 3rd inning when Ryno scored on an RBI single. Stapes followed with an RBI double to score Jack, who had singled earlier. Sutor ended the scoring for the Volts with a 2 RBI double to put the team up 22-3 and one run away from sealing the deal in their third at-bat. It was not to happen as the Turtles outfield arms gunned down two runners in the inning with the second being Sutes who was tagged out at home plate on a close play. The Turtles added two runs in their half of the 4th inning but it was not enough runs to continue the game. High Voltage defeated Daytona Turtles 22-5 on one of the most picturesque weather nights of the year. With the win, High Voltage moves into a 1st Place tie with three other teams as Ivy League took one on the chin to White Horse by the score of 25-15. In other action, Auto Care pounded Beggars 18-7. Next week's game against Auto Care (Brew Jays) is a 6:30 start and a battle to remain tied for first place.
Notables:
The Weather What?! - Saw this while having breakfast at Gina's Teardrop Café on Sunday. The Manhattan Weather Channel roving command station? Check their web page and you will soon see that this looks like the biggest tax shield in Will County. That is saying something given that Mayor Baldy is a resident. If they are legit, has to be the most intimate weather coverage since the Gazette brought you the time and temp earlier this summer.
Rock Bottom - You know you've hit bottom when you are playing a concert at the end of an A's/White Sox game and attendance is only 21,000 people.......that is for the baseball game. It is likely that 19,683 people were as aware of the concert as they were the alleged gunshots at said game and were heading home after the loss to the lowly Athletics. That leaves a crowd of just over 1,000 people who probably paid 5 bucks to see these two clown teams, AND these two clowns. Hey Tone, Hey Vanilla, go grab a funky cold medina and hang it up bros.
To Wade or Not to Wade - Rumor had it that Wade Davis II was going to get some action in tonight against DT's. Fate was in the hands of the gods as Wade II developed a case of COVID and had to be scratched from tonight's lineup. Get well soon Wade!!!
If It Ain't Scot's, It's Crap - The #33 jersey worn tonight by a guy named Shane is the official team extra. According to Cap'n Jack, 3M Scotch Super 33+ is the best stuff on the planet, which explains the jersey. Shane was 2 for 3 on the evening with a run scored. With the start tonight, Shane becomes the 69th player to take the field for the Master Batters/Gnaturals/High Voltage franchise.
Time and Temp - This looks more aggressive than the 81℉ on Gazette owner Richard Blatzo's weather widget but we'll take it. The area received two short bursts of rain mid-afternoon, which put a nice coating of moisture on the field. We'll go with the 84℉ reading seeing that it is at field level. Thank you to local weather-watcher Harry Voltman for his efforts.
The Way to Really Cry - Ken rapped into a double play this week as he chose Metra for a delay on Monday, and then again on Tuesday. Fellow passengers sympathized with the veteran third baseman by running some infield while delayed on the train. At one point, Ken went up to the top deck to chase fungos. Everything worked out ok as all 500 passengers were late for their evening dinners but Ken made it to the game on time.
Pass the Can - Future NLCPD President, Mike Zlogar, officially takes possession of the fine bucket tonight. Z has taken a leadership role as jury foremen in 100% of the kangaroo court trials and will now take over as the treasurer. Keep smiling citizens of New Lenox, Mike doesn't play. He'll be fining you in the future for park district violations.
Out Through the In Door - Jeff is seen leaving the field before the game even started. It's a bit complicated, but someone had to get the gym bag to Kenny and the Trainwrecks so he could turn from fed electrician to softball player.
Happy Birthday Mike - Jack turned 30 years old last week and Lauren II held a surprise party for the Captain. She is wearing pouty Jack on a Stick. One of thirty "Jack on a Stick's" in circulation. Happy Birthday Jack!!! What's it going to look like when a couple of dozen kids are running around New Lenox on Halloween dressed like you?
Coins Coins Coins - Seems like Pratl is excited about the prospects of Zlogar collecting fines. Mike generally pays all of his fines in quarters but will likely now use pennies as his currency of choice. Say what you will, Mike does make the fine bucket much more heavy than it needs to be but he is a prompt payer.
Tinkers to Evers - One of the more entertaining plays of the evening happened when Ken fielded a groundball to third base with a runner on first. Ken fired the ball to second base, where Jeff was there to receive the throw. Jeff dropped the ball before the exchange and the runner was called safe. The runner, who thought he was out, overran the base and ended up 10 feet past the bag. Jeff scooped the ball and stood on second base. Problem is that the runner touched second so the force was no longer in play and Jeff had to apply the tag. Jeff stood in front of the base as the runner tried going around him in 12 different directions. The play finally ended as the runner gave up and ran straight into Jeff's tag. Longest 5-4 putout in baseball history.
Hey Waiter!!! - Gina's Teardrop Café' gets the second mention of the edition. The third baseman was the person who waited on Richard Blatzo this past Sunday. Small world.
Fight at the Bat Rack - All of the Volts were lining up to bat given the high probability of getting a base hit against the Turtles. Six outs were made via flyouts. One was a meaningless strikeout of Sutes batting lefty. The other two outs were Shane and Sutes both getting cut down at the plate in the third inning.
Hats Off - First year teams generally have difficulty putting a team together from week to week. Daytona Turtles had 12 players in the batting order on Tuesday. All of them with proper matching jerseys. You don't play all that well at this point, but you look like a team, well done.
Highlight - One of the funnier parts of the evening was when Sutes got tagged out at home plate while jumping over the catcher's head. Even funnier was the next inning when Sutes' parents chided him over the incident. Wishing a Happy Birthday to Mr. Sutes who turned 29 again on Tuesday.
Johnny Pro - It was very sunny to start the game tonight. Most players were better served wearing sunglasses while they were batting. Thing is, the sun had already gone down while this at bat occurred. Sunglasses in the dark are not helpful. Eye black under sunglasses, not cool.
Pardon Our Fascination - Gina's Teardrop Café hits the trifecta tonight as they are the sponsor of DT. Everything makes sense now. Everything except the weather truck from earlier in the notables.
We Lied - The Sutes strikeout was not meaningless. Yes, meaningless in the sense that it had no impact on the game. Not meaningless in the sense that we get to relive the lefty strikeout. All apologies from Matt to Koz and any other person who has batted opposite handed and caught the wrath of Sutes. Check the video below for the event and the follow up reaction from fans and teammates.
Fitting - Social Media magnate Mackenzie is at work sizing up the Cap'n and a couple of Jacks on a Stick for a recreation of the masterpiece
Pouty Face. We learned that after all of these years, smiley face Jack is not the original resting face for the Volts leader and left-fielder. Can't wait til the 40th birthday party!
The Greg Brady Corner - Turns out that Blue made the correct call on Scotch (Shane) getting tagged out at home. Johnny Bravo took a look at the film and the catcher scoops the ball low and brings the mitt toward Shane. This picture is the exact moment when momentum is stopped from the catcher's mitt and driven forward by the runner's leg. Shane is clearly hovering over home plate, which makes him out. Recording the games has been a boon for Greg Brady's "Close Call" business. Look him up on the reruns for some groovy fun.
How Did I Do? - One last shout out to the birthday kids! Jack 30 - Dave 29.
Jack - 3/3, 1 Walk, 4 Runs Scored
Zlogs - 3/4, 3 Runs, 5 RBI
Stapes - 4/4, 4 Runs, 4 RBI
Sutes - 3/4, 2 Runs, 5 RBI
The 3 for 4 is debatable because Sutes was bated into batting lefty from the onset of the 2nd inning. It's entirely up to Mr. Stats to determine whether Sutes should be 3/3 with an asterisk or leave it at 3/4. If nothing else, Sutes is paying the price for his strikeout and jewel tag at home plate so maybe he deserves the break OR maybe he doesn't.
Pratl - 1/3, 1 Walk, 2 Runs, 1 RBI
Dylan - 4/4, 2 Runs
Jeff - 3/3, 1 Run, 4 RBI,
Ken - 2/3, 1 Run, 2 RBI
Shane - 2/3, 1 Run, 1 RBI
Ryno - 2/3, 2 Runs
The Sutor Show - Enjoy! Watch Ken completely ignore Sutes as he writhes on the ground.
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