So many hits, so many runs in the University of Louisville baseball team’s win over Eastern Kentucky in the last regular season game at Jim Patterson Stadium. U of L with 15 hits in a 14-3 win over EKU.
The most memorable hit, however, was a towering blast by Josh Richmond over the fence in left centerfield, driving in three runs during an eight-run first inning. It was his first home run this season in 12 games.
Richmond, you will recall, missed more than two months of action while recovering from an injury to his non-throwing hand. Not that he was sitting around. He was still among the most active players during warm ups and in the dugout.
He returned to the lineup last Friday against St. John’s. Anyone who doubted Richmond was ready to play became a believer after he threw a runner out at home with his throw from deep center field.
Richmond’s return has provided a boost in morale and confidence. Have no doubt about that.
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A wild and woolly spectacle after the game with spectators throwing tennis balls over the fence toward a glass rectangle on a table at second base, hoping to win a free three-year lease on a Cadillac. No way the observer could get one halfway there, not with the wind blowing.
Brainstorm. Give the 10 balls to U of L’s Neil Holland and let him do the throwing, actually hitting the bowl once. That would be as close as anyone would get. Thanks anyway, Neil.
You know what makes this Cards team so much fun to follow is their camaraderie. No show-boating, no big egos, apparently a real TEAM effort. And it’s rubbing off on the fans, terrific turnout tonight at Patterson. As always, GO CARDS!!!
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All those hours of watching Froman throw to receivers…Charlie… and you couldn’t make the connection?
Or, maybe that was the problem.
You know what makes this Cards team so much fun to follow is their camaraderie. No show-boating, no big egos, apparently a real TEAM effort. And it’s rubbing off on the fans, terrific turnout tonight at Patterson. As always, GO CARDS!!!