It Was A Cold Night For Master Batting.

Game #2 – May 20th, 2026

Hurtin' Units vs. The Master Batters.

Hurtin' Units lose 20-6

Team Record – 0-2-0

Coventry Park- I did not play in the first game vs. The Meatballs; I was a little under the weather, and in this game, I did play, but I wasn't feeling much better. Nothing like coughing your guts out between innings. The weather did not help anyone in this game ( maybe the Master Batters), but it was definitely uncomfortable to play in the cold.

The weather was cold (not sure of the temperature), but I do know I was wearing at least 3 layers, and the wind was cutting right through, chilling me to a level of discomfort.

At game time, the Units had all 12 guys at diamond # 3 ready to play the Master Batters. The scorekeeper was Sandra D., and the Units' side was filled with fans' cheers and shivering in the bleachers. Kylie, Sandy and Candy were all there to cheer on the Units. Bob C was coaching 3rd base in his new Hurtin' Units' shirt. The Units were the home team in this game.

In the top of the first inning, the Masters sent 8 batters to the plate, bashed the ball around the park, and when the Units finally stopped the onslaught, the Batters had scored 4 runs to get the game going. In the bottom of the inning, the Units matched the number of batters with 8, but could not match the number of runs, only scoring 3. In the top of the second inning, the Batters did not let up, they sent 9 batters up and scored another 7 runs. In the bottom, the Units could not muster up any offence, sent only 5 batters to the plate and came away with zero runs. The score after two complete innings was Master Batters 11, Hurtin' Units 3.

In the top of the third inning, the Units slowed down the Master Batter Express and only allowed them to score 2 more runs. At the bottom of the order, the Units' top of the order crashed and burned, Corey hit a double, Keith, Kevin and Pete all got out, inning over. Crap!! In the top of the fourth inning, the Units slowed the Batters again, allowing only 2 more runs, only 2 runs!! In the bottom, Mike C hit an in-the-park homerun to lead off the inning, Franco hit a double, it was looking like this might be a comeback inning, but it was short-lived, and the next 3 batters went down 1,2,3 to end the inning. Crap on a cracker!!! The score at the end of 4 innings was 15-4 for the Batters.

In the top of the fifth inning, the Batters bats came back to life, like Frankenstein's monster on the table, they scored 5 more runs to basically put this game out of reach. At the bottom, the Units could only score another single run (a theme in this game). In the top of the sixth (Open inning), the Units' defence came to life, and the Batters only sent 4 batters up to bat, with 3 outs. In the bottom, Pete got on with a single, Mike and Franco got out, Andrew hit a single and brought Pete in, Dave would hit into a fielder's choice, and that was the ball game. Master Batters win 20-6.

This game was not fun, it was cold, windy, and the Master Batters were hitting every hole on the field. The Units are off to a slow start, but I truly believe that we are a good hitting and defensive team and will get into the win column soon. The Units' next game is Wednesday, May 27th, vs the Draft Kings. 

Good Units!!