Pirates Double Up on Royals

Pirates 12
Royals 6

“Should I stay or Should I go?”

Ah, the month of May – where the April Showers bring, well, May Showers..and all bedlam ensues in the infields of Mosquito baseball! Yes, it is a time where I am reminded of the classic 70’s hit from the Clash, “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” The connection, of course, is the stealing home rule changes, effective the first Monday in May. The source of this rule change, although unconfirmed, cite the producers of America’s Funniest Home Video’s – where they are likely rubbing their hands together with great excitement and anticipation of this years knee-slapping material.

While I won’t spoil this Fall’s AFV episodes, I will suggest that the Pirates learned a great deal on Monday night versus the Royals. Beyond the learning curve drama, the Pirates put together one of their best outings this year both offensively and defensively. Defensive highlights include a 9-8-4-2 out at home. Yep, no typo. Some great pitching by the Wakelyn combo of Landon and Maguire and a solid close by Tyson Ashton. A much improved offensive foray by the clan including a clutch bunt by Malcolm Davey, key hits by Nick Magnum and Mattias Meleg and lastly, a great line drive by our prettiest player, Jazzi Ashton!

Contributed by Darcy Wakelyn