Many University of Louisville partisans were among the record crowd of 4,009 people who witnessed the U of L-Kentucky baseball game in Lexington. Among them were a group of Card fans waving a giant banner proclaiming themselves to be the “Bullpen Boozers.” These guys were whooping it up well into the extra innings, waving the “L” sign, having a good time. Twelve innings is a lot of beer. Watch out for those Cat fans and have a safe trip home.
U of L Dan McDonnell got some support from an unexpected source after being ejected for protesting a umpire’s call in the ninth inning. The UK broadcasting crew, which included Doug Flynn, a former major league second baseman for Cincinnati and the New York Mets. Flynn said the ball was clearly a third strike and that he would probably have done the same thing. The UK broadcast crew was about objective as you’ll ever find for a college telecast.
U of L lost 7-6 in the bottom of the 12th inning in a game chunked full of emotional up and downs. Hopefully, a growing experience for the numerous freshmen and newcomers on the roster. The Cards and Cats will go at it again next Tuesday in Louisville.
Got to watch the game on Fox Sports South down here in Murfreesboro. Terrible call on the definite 3rd strike issue that got McDonnell tossed. Son in law is a big baseball fan, and we’re planning on going to see Vandy play while we’re here visiting.