Game Summary

BOX SCORE - June 3, 2007

Pitchers:
Fort - Klotz, Steppke (W, 7)
Evansville - Larson, J. Rasmussen (L, 6)
Strike Out Leaders:
Fort - Steppke 6
Evansville - J. Rasmussen 2
Leading Hitters:
J. Rasmussen 2x5 (E), Cashore 2x5 (E), Paton 2x4 (E), Evenson 2x5 (F), Krigbaum 4x5 (F), Tim Brokl 2x4 (F), Deck 2x5 (F)
Doubles: Cashore 2 (E), Kammer (F), Dehnrt (F), Deck 2 (F)
HR: Evenson (F)

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EVANSVILLE HOME TALENT HAS TOUGH LOSS IN EXTRA INNINGS

On Sunday, Evansville (0-4) played their first extra inning game of the season against Fort Atkinson (5-0). The score was tied 2 to 2 in the top of the 10th inning when Fort had the bases loaded with two outs and hit a ground ball to Evansville's third-baseman, Brent Cashore, who threw to Chad Rasmussen at first base. The runner was called out by the field umpire. Fort Atkinson disputed the call, and after both umpires met they reversed the call to runner was safe. This allowed the runner from third to score, so the score now was 3-2 still with the bases loaded and two outs. If the revered call wasn't tough enough for the Jays, the very next batter hit a grand slam homerun to add to Fort's lead to make it 7-2. They added another running to put the score at 8-2.

In the bottom of the tenth inning, Jeremy Rasmussen reached on his second hit of the day, but the Jays were not able to score. The final score was 8-2. It was a tough way to lose such a well played game by the Jays. Hopefully for the Jays, the team can use this game as a building block towards success.

Highlight players for the Jays were Brent Cashore who went 2 for 5 with two doubles; Craig Paton, High School Senior starting his first Sunday Home Talent game at shortstop, had two RBI singles to score Jon Frey both times. Starting pitcher Nic Larson and relief pitcher Jeremy Rasmussen both performed well on the mound scattering Fort's offensive attach through nine innings.

As for last Thursday's game on May 31st, Evansville lost to Pine Bluff 3 to 1 at Lake Leota Park. Evansville got their only run in the fourth inning when Zach Hagen got his second hit of the game, a triple, but as he was rounding second base he pulled his hamstring. He had to come out of the game, and was placed on the "Disabled List" for an unspecified amount of time. Rich Nelson entered the game for Zach, and later scored on a base hit by fellow co-worker at the Oil Pros, Davis Pryce.

This week the Evansville Home Talent Team would like to recognize their Silver sponsors: The Night Owl, VFW Post 6905, Flatwork Design, Roger Roth CPA & Associates, Subway, RE/MAX Preferred, Evansville American Legion, Hoffy's House of Tunes Mobile DJ. Next week the Bronze sponsors will be listed. A complete list of sponsors is listed on the team's website at www.evansville.hometalent.org.

This week's Thursday Night League game on June 7th is at Monroe starting at 6:00 pm. Evansville's Thursday Night League record is 0-2.

On Sunday, June 10th, Evansville will travel to Stoughton for a 1:00 pm game at the Stoughton high school field. Evansville's Sunday League record is now 0-5. The Jays next home games are Saturday, June 16 against Whitewater (rainout makeup from May 13) and Sunday, June 17 against Oregon. Both games will be played at Stan Sperry High School Field with a start time of 1:00 pm. Stop by and check out your local community baseball team. For the latest schedule and results please visit the team's website at www.evansville.hometalent.org.