Today Post 8 hosted the Dukes on Field C . Post 8 scoring in the bottom of the 1st to take a 1-0 lead .The Dukes got on track scoring 4 runs before Post 8 put up 5 runs in the bottom of the 2nd retaking the lead , 6-4 .
The Dukes plated 2 runs , briefly tying the score at six . Post 8 was having none of that, as they added another 4 runs , to again retake the lead ,10-6 .
The Dukes kept chipping away , with 3 in each of the 4th and 5th innings , briefly taking a 12-10 lead . Post 8 made it 12-12 in the bottom of the 5th , then adding 5 more in the 6th . 17-12 Post 8 ,after six .
The Dukes added 2 runs , then their defense dug in , holding Post 8 scoreless . 17-14 Post 8 after seven .
The Dukes kept coming , putting up 4 in the top of the 8th to take a 18-17 lead .
Both teams turned in fine defensive plays in the 9th as neither team could score . Final 18-17 Dukes .
Offense standouts , Dukes Sam Lopez 4-4 , Post 8 , Herb Oesterreich . Defense , Dukes , Bob Vandenburg . Post 8 , Jim Laffoon .
The Dukes welcomed new team mate Julian Puma . Julian replaces Bill Bowley whom has been out this season with health issues . We wish Bill a full recovery and look forward to seeing him a the ball park .
Submitted by Steve Hill
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