In Game 3, Northwest beat Lincoln 10-2 to see its 2012 record advance to 17-32, 16-23 MIAA in an overcast sky and warm weather in front of 65 or so fans. The game time started at 10am instead of the original noon start because of threatening weather expected Sunday afternoon in the Nodaway County area. Carson Smith earned the start in Game 3 and picked-up the win to see his 2012 record improve to 3-3. In total, Carson worked 6.0 innings, allowed 7 hits, 2 unearned runs, 0 walks, and struck-out 4 batters. Nick Caldrone came in to close out the game and pitched a near flawless performance going 1.0 innings, allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, and struck-out 2 batters.
Defensively, the Cats committed 2 errors which led to 2 unearned runs.
Offensively, Northwest scored 10 runs off of 13 hits, 6 RBIs, 5 walks, 8 strike-outs, and left 9 runners on base. JJ Baccari and Cameron Bedard led the way offensively for the 'Cats: Cameron went 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases; JJ went a perfect 3 for 3 (including a double), a walk, and a run scored. Other offensive highlights include Jake Kretzer's 2 for 4 performance (including a triple), 3 RBIs, and a run scored; and Jon Pomatto's 2 for 3 performance with a run scored and a walk. Also in the game, Ryan Abernathy (a double), Eric Swain (a run scored), and Geno DeAngelis (plus 2 walks and a run scored), all earned a base hit in the game.
In Game 4, Northwest beat Lincoln in a thrilling 1-0 walk-off to close out the 2012 season with a final record of 18-32, 17-23 MIAA. In an all-out, dominant, big balls performance, Jace Anderson earned the start and complete game shut-out victory going 9.0 innings, allowing 6 scattered hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 7 strike-outs, and hit 1 batter. Jace concluded his 2012 record at 3-7. Jace's performance was absolutely necessary for the Bearcats to win Game 4 as the Lincoln pitcher had a no hitter going into the Bottom of the 9th inning.
Defensively, the Bearcats played a superior game and did not commit an error.
Offensively, your heroes were Cameron Bedard and Ryan Abernathy. Ryan Abernathy had a clutch single up the middle but then made a heads-up play to advance to second when Lincoln did not get the ball back in as quickly as possible. Then came up Cameron. Cameron had a single to Right Field. I was standing near the 3rd base dugout. I saw Ryan Abernathy motoring around 3rd base right as the Right Fielder is picking up the ball and I thought to myself "Stop, Ryan, Stop" but that's why Ryan is an All-Conference baseball player and the B2R takes pictures. Ryan played to win the game. Ryan beat the tag and the Bearcats win in walk-off fashion. I know I was fist-pumping such an exciting play. A tip of the cap to Travis Green who came in the game in the top of the 9th inning and completed a clutch strike'em-out/throw'em-out double play after the Lincoln lead-off batter reached 1st after getting hit by a pitch. That was another fist-pumping moment.
Check back soon for the B2R's 2012 season review. Also, the B2R will follow the Bearcats playing summer ball as best as the Internet allows. I spoke to as many guys as I could this weekend to get an idea where they are playing. Summer league ball clubs' websites are notoriously slow at updating their websites with current information until the season starting so complete details (who is playing where) may not be available until after Memorial Day.
The B2R has taken approximately 1,000-ish photos for the 2012 season. I am willing to send to anyone interested (it will be via a Wal-Mart share since I upload to that company). Just let me know and give me your email address if you are interested. I also know that Pam Bedard was been a true saint at taking pictures of the guys, too. She has been uploading and sharing the photos via a Facebook account: Nwmsubaseball Photo's. It comes at no cost to anyone wishing to have photos of their favorite Bearcat baseball player.
On a personal note, this weekend was bittersweet for the B2R. I fully admit I get pretty attached to these guys. I like seeing the parents that regularly come to every game, too (Bedards, Andersons, Bradys, McGlauflins). I'm going to miss the seniors. I'm going to miss Chase Anderson's goofy mustache. Landinn's faux-hawk. Nick's full-fledged beard and 'stache. Geno's antics to keep every body's spirits up. Sean's tenacity & grit. Chris Green's quiet demeanor with Friday night talent nursing a shoulder injury one year then playing the next year not fully recovered from Tommy John. I'm going to miss talking hunting & cameras with Josh Parrish. But I'm grateful for the chance of meeting and getting to know you guys. Thank you for being Bearcats. Thank you for giving Northwest everything you had, every time.
Go Cats!!
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