We got to start this year in the Stadium, Century Link Stadium that is, spring training home of the Minnesota Twins. It was a wild opener, getting shut out in the first inning by the Minnesota Bandits, then throwing a 12 spot up on the big board during a crazy top of the second. That all but sealed the deal early, and we went on to win 23 -7, or some such.

George Kerst was again the man, as he has been so many times, going 5 for 6 with three doubles, but returning star Mattie Conrad wasn't far behind, with 2 doubles and single of his own in 4 plate appearances. Joe "One Step" Hamilla was the pitching star, twirling 3 innings of one-hit ball for the win. Rookie Carlos Padilla had the play of the game for the Blazers, with a leaping grab of a line drive at second base. 

Other hitting exploits of note included, Tony Caruso with a double and a single, Adam Bransfield had a couple of knocks, Jeff Shebovsky was 2-2 and a walk, MArk Maznicki had a couple of hits and RBIs, Dennis Smith had a single and a double, and old timer Carlos Ruperto ripped a knock the other way, in his return to service after a LONG way back..

All in all, a great win, but one can presume that the going will get rougher, so keep the focus going forward. Game time today at 1:45 at Century Link 2. Players interested in some swings in the cage are advised to meet in the stadium cages where we met yesterday shortly after noon.