Defs come out flat, drop Game 1 7-2 to Akron...

in the EL League Championship Series. CT starter Ben Snyder was unable to repeat the magic he had in Game 1 against New Britain last week. Ben goes just 3.2 IP giving up 9 hits and 5 runs. He struggled with control hitting two and walking two. A couple of bloop hits tossed it with some sloppy play behind him was too much to over come.
CT managed just six hits in the game as Akron starter Josh Tomlin was lights out going 7 IP and allowing 5 hits, no walks and getting 7 Ks.
A Jackson Williams RBI single and EME's solo homer accounted for the Defenders runs. For EME it was his third homer at home in the playoffs, an unexpected power surge late in the season. It's lead to the belief that the ball carries well in the September night air, a time when the teams have not traditionally played since the season started a week later this year and we're not used to seeing, as Akron hit two out tonight as well.

Misc fan notes: Didn't take many pics tonight; too much into the game and trying to soak up as much as possible. Special thanks to LC for keeping us loose in Section 11 tonight.

Note to the front office to please staff up Cutter's Corner tomorrow as that one guy in there tonight was swamped.

A very raucous (Hondo's adjective) crowd again on hand tonight with most folks staying until the end. Attendance for tonight was 3449 as all three home playoff games have had very lively crowds.

Defs worn their home whites for this game; wonder if the camo uniforms come out for the next game.

Pic: WHO IS NUMBER 9 ??? Any help!!

After 15 years it come down to September 16, 2009!