Spring training: Game 1
The Lake Erie Crushers, the newest franchise in the Frontier League, scored eight runs in the top of the sixth inning Friday to beat the Wild Things, 8-2, before a crowd of 2,800 school kids at Consol Energy Park.
Five Lake Erie pitchers combined on a six-hitter. Left fielder Jacob Dempsey had two of Washington's hits, including a home run to lead off the eighth inning.
Dempsey was the only Washington player who has locked up a spot in the starting lineup to play in the game. Lake Erie also held out several of its top hitters.
Lake Erie scored all of its runs against left-handed relief pitcher Dan Horvath. The Crushers had six hits in the big inning and combined them with two walks, a hit batsman and two errors.
Four other Washington pitchers - starter Michael Mondesir (3 innings), Josh Eachues (2 innings), Kalen Gearhart (2 innings) and Michael Lucas (1 inning) - combined to blank Lake Erie on four hits over the other eight innings.
Washington scored first on Alex Paluka's triple down the right-field line that drove in Joe Spiers, who had two hits and reached base three times.
The teams will play the nightcap of the day-night doubleheader at 7:05 p.m.
Five Lake Erie pitchers combined on a six-hitter. Left fielder Jacob Dempsey had two of Washington's hits, including a home run to lead off the eighth inning.
Dempsey was the only Washington player who has locked up a spot in the starting lineup to play in the game. Lake Erie also held out several of its top hitters.
Lake Erie scored all of its runs against left-handed relief pitcher Dan Horvath. The Crushers had six hits in the big inning and combined them with two walks, a hit batsman and two errors.
Four other Washington pitchers - starter Michael Mondesir (3 innings), Josh Eachues (2 innings), Kalen Gearhart (2 innings) and Michael Lucas (1 inning) - combined to blank Lake Erie on four hits over the other eight innings.
Washington scored first on Alex Paluka's triple down the right-field line that drove in Joe Spiers, who had two hits and reached base three times.
The teams will play the nightcap of the day-night doubleheader at 7:05 p.m.
Labels: Alex Paluka, Dan Horvath, Jacob Dempsey, Joe Spiers, Josh Eachues, Kalen Gearhart, Michael Lucas, Michael Mondesir
posted by Chris Dugan at
11:44 AM
27 Comments:
After attending the WT game at CEP last night, it became very evident the WT have given in to the Jamals of this World. Now, all a black person has to do is make vague threats and weak-kneed organizations like the WT bend over backwards to try to prove they are not what they are accused of being. What the WT are doing is making Jamals idiotic remarks appear credible.
This is the way these agitators work. First, they make an untrue accusation. Second, the accused tries to prove they are not guilty of wrongdoing and, in doing so make themselves look bad by over reacting. The WT suckered into this one BIG TIME. There were more blacks in a WT uniform last night then there has been blacks on the team in total since the WT inception. Just a coincidence, I think not. I even saw a black employee there last night. Of course he was wearing his hat in the typical ‘gangsta’ fashion.
The reason I did not renew my season ticket was because I was almost certain the WT would do exactly what they did in fact do. Allow themselves to be intimidated by threats of bringing in busloads of people to try to, I suppose, frighten the “rich old people” that buy season tickets. I don’t remember Jamals exact words, but it was something to that effect.
So, now the WT appear to have become victims of intimidation. It so obvious that it’s really very laughable and yet so sad. These folks are doing their best to self-destruct. I care not how many blacks are on the team, nor do I care how many busloads do, or do not, come into CEP. I WON”T BE THERE! The WT have been Obama-tized. Call me a racist if you wish. Say you won’t miss me at CEP – I don’t care. However, at the same time just remember that Jamal is a racist and being a black racist is no different from being a white racist. Just for the record, I am NOT a racist. I don’t make the stupid claim that some of my best friends are black! I believe in live and let live. I am however, strongly opposed to giving into threats and intimidation.
IMHO the WT organization no longer deserves the respect or support of anyone, black or white.
Come on Wild Things show some spine – don’t make it so obvious that you were scared crapless. Also,
you have removed the last dollar from my wallet – ever! Spineless people don’t deserve it.
BTW: I see Jamal did get hired as a bat boy or, should I be PC and say bat person?
The above comment came from somebody who says the WTs should "show some spine" and that they are "spineless" yet he fails to attach his name to his comment. Sounds like, and no pun intended, the pot calling the kettle black.
Hey Thrifty One,
You should have seen the parking ticket fiasco at the ballpark last night. Talk about a Chinese fire drill!
Those people could find their butts with both hands. The longer the Wild Things stay in business the more screwed up they become. You would have laughed your “Franni” off
The guy that critized the first persons comment did not have the stones to put his name on it either.
Talk about the pot calling the kettke black!
"I even saw a black employee there last night."
Hurry, Ma, grab the kids and let's head to Canada. The black people are already in Washington and one of them has a job. Let's get out of here before they take over the town and get the right to vote.
The first Anonymous proves again why Wild Things fans have the lowest IQs in America. Class group you bunch in Washington.
Now let’s take an objective look at Friday night’s game.
The Wild Things did overdo the number of black players and employees thing just a bit.
Even Ray Charles could see that.
Then, the dummies rehired the two most obnoxious usher nazis. The crappy old guy behind homeplate
and the super cop red head that works down in right field someplace.
The concession stand people where, as usual, standing around talking on their cell phones and yucking it up with their buddies. All this while you waited to place an order for a hamburger that tasted like it was left over from the 2002 season. There were no lids for your coffee cups – they said it was the first game of the season and they were not ready yet. WHAT? These people did not know the Wild Things had a game last night? I would think that a quick look at the baseball schedule would have given them some clue that something was going on last night.
One bright spot from last night’s game, they called the game off with a tie. I know, it was an exhibition game. If this was a pre-view of this season then Good have mercy on us all.
Why were not the little crumb scanchers in school?
Some sort of field day?
Humbug
To the person that thinks we WT fans don’t got no high iq )Whatever that is).
I want youz to know that I resemble that very mucken futch.
I want you all to know that I was educatted in in Worshining pa schools. Also, we have the fattest and more dumm teashers outside of Wesy Virginia – Don’t forget it. How you like them apples???
If, en you don’t reside here in Mayberry, don’t knock it. If you try to get into this paradise on Earth we will stop you at the county line.
Junior + Daisy May
"The Wild Things did overdo the number of black players"
Didn't know there was a cap on the number of black players you could have in the Frontier League. As stated previously, this is why Wild Things fans are considered the riff-raff of the Frontier League. They make the old Richmond Roosters fans seem like Ivy Leaguers.
You stay classy Washington.
Anonymous said
"I even saw a black employee there last night."
No worry, we all know how long he will be there. However long it takes to qualify for unemployment benefits! Also, the WT should tell to stop acting like an idiot starting with the hat.
Ya, Canada does seem like a fairly good place.
Heck, I'm not afraid to put my name on here and say that the first and last posters are idiots. And Canada wouldn't take you. They have quotas on racist imbeciles.
Yeah right Brant. Of course you are an employee of the Observer-Rag. Not to mention your a darn fool.
Miss Franni has all screwed up, parking, concessions, everything. The next thing she knows about running this organization will something very new for her--a real clue. Oh, the first note in this thread is from an idiot and it seems his relatives have found this site as well.
I never had a problem with the parking (other than the price), but the concessions operations have always been a disaster. None of the people behind the counters seems to know what the other is doing. I suppose kids work cheap, but they should have somebody back there who can coordinate the crew. I think we've reached the point where the "newness" factor of having the Things in town is wearing off, and if they want to keep people coming back, they're going to have to improve their customer service.
What was different about the parking Friday night?
Brant said;
"I think we've reached the point where the "newness" factor of having the Things in town is wearing off, and if they want to keep people coming back, they're going to have to improve their customer service."
Wow Brant, you must be a genius!! You’re only about 3 to 4 years late in picking up on that. Everybody else has known it for a while.
These people are just NEVER, EVER going to get it right. Anyone that thinks otherwise is just plain stupid! It's what happens when you have more money than brains.
That damn parking thing Friday was probably their most dumb-ass move since the inception of the team. These people could, and probably would, screw up an iron ball!
The damn dummies issue the season ticket holders (the ones that also purchased season parking) a placard to place on their mirror. Well, this sounds great -right? SO, you should only have to display this card and drive right on in, man that was easy, correct? NO, NO, NO, the stupid turkeys make you stop anyway and hand you a perforated ticket. What the hell is that for? The person that gave you the ticket has NO idea why when you ask her. She tells you to go on down the driveway about 400 feet where you have to stop - again, give to ticket to another person. He tears the ticket in half, gives you back one of the pieces. So, you ask him the same thing you ask the girl that gave you the ticket. “What is the reason for this?” Same answer you got from the first person – “I don’t know!” Duh!!
Next thing. I am handicapped (DON’T say what your thinking) and badly need a handicap parking space.
So the parking attendant sees my handicapped placard and promptly tells me that there are NO handicapped parking spaces left. There is practically NOBODY in the ballpark but all the people that are there must be handicapped – I guess. So, I have to park on the grassy area somewhat near the right field entrance. Given the nature of my disability, walking on something other than a smooth surface causes me a stability problem.
When I finally get into the almost empty stadium, I see that most of the folks in attendance are not in the least bit handicapped –‘cept perhaps mentally, but they can walk all right. I wonder where all those handicapped folks are? This is just another thing about these Wild Things people – they KNOW there is not enough handicapped spaces but just ignore the problem. What the hell, they have private parking places right next to their offices. No doubt, these guys are REAL people pleasers.
The truth is that they don’t give a crap if you are pleased with their performance, or not! If they did, they would not allow the things that happen EVERY game day to continue. From parking to concessions (what a mess that is) to the some of the nazi ushers – I swear I think a couple of them are Mafia ‘hit persons’!
The goose laid the Golden Egg at the feet of the people and now they are just laying an egg. When they finally run themselves out of town, I’ll be there to give them free gas so they won’t come back!
Lloyd
Say Lloyd,
Do you realize that complaining about the WT is fruitless?
They haven't got it right in 8 years and they are NOT going to get it right now.
The WT are the greatest people in the world when listening to the complaints BUT, they are nothing but lip service artist! They listen, they smile, they apolgise, they say they will fix the problem and then, when you turn your back, they just blow you off and eveything just stays the same.
So, why waste your time?
Kevin
Let's not get carried away, Lloyd. The Wild Things set an attendance record in 2007. The turnstiles didn't spin as fast last year, but that could be attributed to any number of factors, including a lackluster on-field product and the weather early in the season. The games I attended, they still seemed to draw pretty well, but I think this is the year when the chickens might come home to roost. A lot of people are hurting financially, and if you want their entertainment dollar, you can't get away with poor customer service. And you're absolutely right, that parking system for season-ticket holders is asinine.
"The damn dummies issue the season ticket holders (the ones that also purchased season parking) a placard to place on their mirror. Well, this sounds great -right? SO, you should only have to display this card and drive right on in, man that was easy, correct? NO, NO, NO, the stupid turkeys make you stop anyway and hand you a perforated ticket. What the hell is that for? The person that gave you the ticket has NO idea why when you ask her. She tells you to go on down the driveway about 400 feet where you have to stop - again, give to ticket to another person. He tears the ticket in half, gives you back one of the pieces. So, you ask him the same thing you ask the girl that gave you the ticket. “What is the reason for this?” Same answer you got from the first person – “I don’t know!” Duh!!"
The answer is simple--Miss Franni said they have to do it that way. Doesn't have a clue about how it should be, could be, oughtta be done. Just do what I tell you when I tell you the way I tell you.
Still clueless after all these years...
But, just note, SHE has a parking space right up front, numero uno! Most customer service-based organizations tell employees to park "out there" not right up close to the business...guess Miss Franni missed that class, one of many she was absent for...
I agree that the concession stands are a problem and have been a problem since the first day.
But here's the point: When I see a large line, I simply walk away. Think of how many people do that and think about how much PROFIT is lost over a season because they lost a customer.
Sure, I don't get the food I want but they don't get my money.
That's a good point. I've done the same thing. So if they had an efficient operation, they not only wouldn't be discouraging potential repeat customers, they also could make more money.
Brant said...
"That's a good point. I've done the same thing. So if they had an efficient operation, they not only wouldn't be discouraging potential repeat customers, they also could make more money"
I still can't understand why you think they will improve.
Judging by the parking thing Friday, I'd say they are becoming even MORE stupid than before.If they had even half a brain they would still be in the hole!
I can no longer give then the benefit of the doubt. You know that that say a broken clock is right twice a day. Well, Franni and company are just NEVER right. I am NOT going to attend another Wild Things game, so it's a a mute point as far as I'm concerned.
Kevin
BTW: I'm sorry to do this BUT, I sort of agree with the guy who said the black player thing was overdone. What I'm talking about is the way it looks, not the number of black players. Up until this Jamal a** hole posted stuff, the Wild Things had VERY little in the way black players, or other employees. It sure LOOKS as if they know they were guilty of something or, afraid or something.
For some reason, I don't think Mark Mason was asking major league scouts "Hey, you got any black guys you're going to cut?"
Looks sort of suspicious to me too even if it is just a coincidence (which I seriously doubt).
I am one of those damn dummies and/or stupid turkeys that works parking. When you ask me the question " What do I need this for?" and I say " I don't know." You can't fault me for not knowing. I am telling you what I know and that is to drive down to have your ticket torn. I can't tell you why they are doing it because I don't know. If I would have known I would have told you! I do what I am told because if not I would lose my job. If you ask me if I agree with the system my answer is no, I don't. I think it is pointless for me to give a season ticket holder a blue ticket, but I have to because it is my job. If you have any problems with the issue, which I know you do then you can contact the office.
I understand the issue with the handicapped section. That is something you also need to take to the office because I can't do anything about it. Once the places are gone, as a parking person we send the handicapped cars to the grass because again that is what we were are told to do. Again take your issues to the office.
Thank you!
Say parking lot guy. I don't think anyone has an issue with you. Franni should have known there would be questions ask and told you what to say.
It ain't nothing personal with you, or ANY employee that just have to do what you are told.
Believe me - the office DID hear about it. Will they do anything - probably not.
That place is a disaster year after year.
Kevin
Miss Franni should stand out there and collect the tickets at the second parking stop.
That way, the good, hardworking kids at the first parking stop can simply say, "See the woman at the next stop. She'll explain it all to you."
It's not fair that she puts these good kids on the front line for this nonsense, all the while paying them "seasonal, amusement" wages (that is, translated, BELOW MINIMUM WAGE). AND she has parking spot number one, and don't anyone even think you'll ever park there.
You wrote the song, Miss Franni. Now, stand there at the second parking spot and hear the symphony!
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