Readers, I am happy to report the hometown favorites of the International League have clinched the Western division title and are now moving on to the playoffs! The Louisville Bats--AAA farm team of the Cincinnati Reds--beat the Indianapolis Indians (farm team of the Pirates) yesterday 6 to 3 in their last regular season game of the year. Very exciting news (a situation that will hopefully be duplicated by our big league affiliates to the North pretty soon)--in fact, I'm planning on attending tomorrow night's game vs. the Durham Bulls for the first post-season game (it's dollar hot dog night!). So stayed tuned for highlights!
Also: one thing that grabbed our attention regarding yesterday's game is a little irregular, and I'd say deserves a little investigation. Apparently there was a mid-game ejection involving one member of the Bats organization who usually stays (more or less) clear of controversy: the above-pictured team mascot, Buddy Bat! The local papers are clueless when it comes to news people actually want to read--the morning sports section mentions the ejection, but fails to account for it, like we wouldn't care about a life-sized plush toy getting so out of hand he was barred from completing his day of work! Of course I care about that! What did he do? Was he using obscene language or gestures? Were children weeping? Was he fined? Will the AAA mascot union take action on Buddy's behalf? Come on, Courier-Journal, give us the facts!
It is sad that I have to turn to internet blogs for real news, but so it goes. According to "Nancy" over at Sandlot Swashbucklers the 3rd inning ended after a questionable double-play at first base. Apparently Louisville fans took umbrage, and the predicament inspired Buddy to make a statement:
"Buddy the Bat took the field to challenge a small fan to a race around the bases between innings, and as he did so, he was waving his arms/wings and gesturing about the just-completed double play -- apparently in a way that the first base umpire Lance Barrett did not appreciate."
Ha! Subversive charades! Nice one, Buddy--way to take one for the team! And way to flex that minor league authority there, Lance (some guys got no sense of humor). Go Bats!
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