Knights Roll To 2-0

GLENDALE, CA - The Knights knew they had to bring their A Game versus a very talented Westside Brewers baseball team. The Brew Crew was well known for it's high powered offense and putting teams away with the long ball. The Cuban Bull was ready to deal with both. And deal he did. Sulser struck out 6 Brewers and allowed 1 earned run while only walking 1 hitter in his 5 innings of work. He looked like the 'El Toro' of old, the spurred on "Sulsermania" that stole the Cuban-American communities hearts back in 2004.




But as the old saying goes a pitcher is only as good as his defense. On this day the Knights defense was solid as oak. This as always keeps El Toro happy which produces good results for the Knights Organization. Knowing that the defense/pitching was taken care of Coach Ryan Saul had to get the Knights offensive juggernaut working. Kevin Murkey fresh off a 0-3 day was 'chompin' at the bit' to prove himself as an anchor in the middle of the lineup. The self-proclaimed 'Irish God' MURKULES struck the baseball with all the might and power of a deity (small d for all you theologians). Murkey was 3-3 on the day and was pitched around his last at-bat. Also getting into the act was the 'FNG' Erik Barber who picked up his first hit and RBI as a Knight spurring on the rally in the 3rd inning that put the Knights 5 runs up and out of reach.
Knights fans who have been following the rise to fame of Rod Boaz know the hardships he's endured to get to where he is. Boaz is enjoying every moment of his new found stardom, while continuing to produce. Boaz hit a 2 run homer and a 2 run triple going 3-4, with 4 RBI's on the day. Boaz the multifaceted player also tossed 2 strong innings for the Knights, allowing 0 earned runs and striking out 2.

Coach Saul turned to lefty Steve Fike to close the game out. Fike who only had one inning pitched last season, doubled that in this outing. Fike went 2 innings allowing 0 runs and striking out two. Game Over'kules was in the bullpen warming up just in case, but this save went to Fike.

Knights K-Notes and K-Quotes
Pete Halvorsen was hit by a pitch twice bringing his season total to 3 in 2 games. At this pace Halvorsen will be hit 30 times and beat Greg Williams record of 16 in a season. Halvorsen who boasts an amazing .714 OBP through the first 2 games has also scored 4 runs, but at a price...a black/blue price. (Photo from Earlier Season)

The Knights pitching staff boasts a 1.69 ERA tops in the league. At 2-0 the Knights are Tied with the LA Yankees at the top of the National Division.

Coach Ryan Saul "It was just great to get back out there, and watch some gold old fashioned Knights baseball. I haven't seen a Knights squad this strong since Hobbs cost us about 10 million to replace all the light standards at the old stadium."

The Knights will have the next week off for Easter Break, but will be back on the field 4/15 versus the South Bay Storm.

In the meantime if you ever wondered how Roy Hobbs would have fared in today's game. check out Roy Hobbs Scouting Report.

Thanks for reading this has been another great Max Mercy Masterpiece, Have a Great Easter.