Dukes vs Nationals Jan 10, 2021

                           
Today the Nats met the class of 2022. So far we still have two other teams to play.  Dukes, managed by Steve Hill, got off to a roaring start by scoring 4 in the 1st, adding 3 in the 2nd.  The Nats tied the score by putting up 7 in the bottom of the 2nd.  This was to be the last time the teams would be tied.  The Dukes piled on 5 runs in each of the 3rd and 4th innings.  After the 4th, the Dukes led 17 – 7.
However, the Nats clawed back into the game by scoring 6 in the 5th and 7 in the 8th to  close the deficit to one run 26 – 25.  In the 9th, Dukes scored one and the Nats could not counter, making the final score 27 – 25 Dukes.  We learned a lesson in defeat.   Do not let the hard hitting  Dukes get 10 runs up on you.  Period.
 Hitters
Dukes 
Hill            3/5   
Larson      3/4   Sac 
Peskie       4/5
Jacobs       3/5
Denny       3/5 
Skyes         4/4 
Five other players had 2 hits each.

Nationals
Hicks         5/6   HR
Testa         3/4   BB
De Jongh   3/5   HR
Miller         5/5   D
Muniz        3/5
Shearer      3/5

6 other players had 2 hits each

Special thanks to J. D. for umping, even if I didn't always agree with his calls!!!
Submitted by Elmer Black