And after too many walks, a couple errors and a grand slam, we lost 18-3. But somehow, we seemed to play better than the previous 2 games.

By Matt Cox #5

Ian Dunbar was player of the game again as he had a good day at the plate. He went 1-2 with a single and a walk, he sacraficed for an RBI and scored a run. This is Ian's 2nd player of the game nod in 3 games...keep up the good work, Sh*thead.

(AP - Ottawa) Cox pitched most of this one, and had his worst outing this year, and probably most of last year. He walked 4 in the 2nd inning and a couple more in the next couple innings, while being hit for several runs as well. He struck out one batter, and pitched 4 innings before pulling himself in the 5th and handing the ball over to Dan. Robert faired a little better, getting out of the next innings after a couple more walks, then pitched a solid sixth to end the game.

The 9 players who were there played some very uninspired ball, as 9 of their outs were due to pop-ups, and the rest were either strikeouts, or lazy ground outs. Missing was Kevin O'Grady who was day-to-day, and Martin Glazer who had a sore back.

So Valley totalled 18 runs in 6 innings. Averaged 3 runs an inning. Hit a Grandslam. Not good.

The Rogues need to figure out a way to get outs. If they can just make simple routine plays, EVEN if it costs them a run or two, make the out. Because if they can get the outs they desperately need, then their confidence will rise, and perhaps the run total will go down. All they need to do is learn how to relax and have fun.