Driving in runs

Thursday's practice saw coaches Greco and Tantillo set up a modified scrimmage. Each inning, we placed runners on base to start the inning (first and third; second base; third base only) and our goal was to drive in as many runs as possible. Productive outs, quality at bats.

The day started sub-par -- infield popups, strikeouts looking, etc. -- leading to a negative overall score with the Modified Greco Scoring System. The losing team ran a triangle after each inning.

By the final inning, the Crushers drove in all four runners from third base. Execution improved and both teams had positive scores the final three innings. A great improvement.

With starting catcher Brian Sheehan out due to classes, backup catchers Kyle Koslowski had a solid day throwing and blocking. Anthony Polvino, who is also competing for time behind the plate, took home the Hammer. He started poorly -- a couple defensive errors and popups, but he kept his head about him and delivered several hits and blocked well. Same positive attitude every practice. According to his junior college coach, Anthony Barone "Anthony is in my top five, all time. I love that kid." Anthony is an Energy Giver, for sure.

We haven't done any video lately, so here is a blast from the past: