The Warriors will face Midlothian on Wednesday, April 23rd at Humphrey #2. The first pitch will be thrown at 5:45 pm. As always, players should arrive at the park 45 minutes prior to game time (i.e., 5:00 pm) for the team's pregame routine. This routine includes stretching, jogging, hitting whiffle golf balls, throwing, fielding ground balls, fly balls and a pregame team meeting.
Mike Rafferty will be the starting pitcher for the Warriors. Mike will be the 8th player to pitch for the team already as we enter the third game of the season.
The following players will be inactive for Wednesday's ballgame: Grant Lewis, Dennis Bresingham and Robbie Maxfield. All three of these players will see action this weekend, however. Please note that all players on our roster will be deactivated for at least one or two Sunday Metro games during the course of the season.
A player might be deactivated for a number of reasons. Some players registered for part-time roster spots and will be deactivated more often as a result. Others are alternates, and will be deactivated even more frequently. Some players volunteer to be deactivated due to a personal scheduling conflict. And, players will be deactivated if they do not give their best efforts (hustle) on the field, or fail to attend a game or practice without notifying a coach--fortunately, this has not yet occurred. Deactivated players are welcome (but not required) to attend the games.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments.
Thanks,
Glenn Nagel
2011 Chicagoland Tournament Champions & 2011 Lombard Tournament Champions!
