Let's get this one out of the system

Last night was not a game to remember. The Cats did not seem to have much interest in playing up to their normal game. Leonard DiNardo pitched a total of 81 pitches but that produced 15 runs. The several Cats pitchers who followed him - did a good job of relieving but by then the damage was done. We speculated that Todd Steverson may have decided to let the thing play out to rest the other pitchers on the staff - but I wonder whether such a drubbing for one pitcher is good for the rest.

The Cats have two games left with Fresno (tonight and then a day game tomorrow) and then a day off and on the third the playoffs begin. Because this is an even numbered year - they need to win at least one away - in both the Pacific Conference series (against the Salt Lake Bees) and in the PCL finals (against the winners of the American Conference) the Cats would play their first two games at home and the final three on the road. Their streak on their last 9 has been - 3 for 9. BUt let's hope they are really just getting ready for the post season.