{"id":4086,"date":"2024-08-09T15:36:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T19:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sweatsoxbaseball.com\/blog\/?p=4086"},"modified":"2024-11-26T15:49:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T20:49:12","slug":"the-spite-tie-sweatsox-vs-padres-iii-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweatsoxbaseball.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/09\/the-spite-tie-sweatsox-vs-padres-iii-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"The Spite Tie | SweatSox vs Padres III RECAP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KINSMEN\u2013<\/strong> The SweatSox and Nepean Padres locked horns in a tense back-and-forth battle Thursday night, but the game ended in a rare 5-5 tie after the umpires called the game in the bottom of the eighth inning due to safety concerns. With the result, the season series between these evenly matched squads remains deadlocked at 1-1-1, setting up a must-watch final regular season matchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the first pitch, it was clear this would be a dogfight. The game featured four lead changes, as both teams took turns delivering big hits and crucial defensive plays. The wet, unpredictable conditions added to the drama, with rain intermittently disrupting the rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was one of those nights where anything could happen,\u201d said SweatSox Manager Cory Bond. \u201cBoth teams battled hard, and you could see the hunger on both sides.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most bizarre moment of the night came in the bottom of the eighth inning. With two outs, two strikes, and the Padres threatening to walk it off, a Padres batter lost his grip on the bat mid-swing. The bat sailed over the visiting dugout, in an incident reminiscent of Pierre Dorion\u2019s infamous airborne equipment moment (but this time it was clearly an accident). The umpires, prioritizing player and spectator safety, promptly called the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both managers agreed with the decision. \u201cIt was the right call,\u201d acting Padres skipper Kieran Paliwal said. \u201cNobody wants to see anyone get hurt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bond echoed the sentiment: \u201cYou never want to stop a game like that, but safety comes first.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A major storyline for the SweatSox was the return of veteran pitcher Martin Trepanier, who made his first SweatSox appearance in nearly a decade. Trepanier threw five innings of sharp baseball, allowing five hits, one walk, and striking out three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cC’\u00e9tait incroyable d’\u00eatre de retour sur le monticule\u201d, Tr\u00e9panier said. \u201cCela m\u2019a manqu\u00e9 plus que je ne peux le dire. Maintenant, \u00e0 propos de ces mouches pop\u2026 j\u2019y r\u00e9fl\u00e9chirai la prochaine fois.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eric White followed with two solid innings of relief, keeping the SweatSox in the game with two strikeouts against one hit and one walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other side, Padres ace Shota Yamamoto showed why he\u2019s one of the league\u2019s top arms, recording an eye-popping 12 strikeouts over seven innings. He allowed 11 hits and five runs, including a towering two-run homer by Mattingly Romanin that became the talk of the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat ball may still be traveling,\u201d joked Bond. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t be surprised if it cleared Swiss Chalet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romanin finished as the SweatSox\u2019s Offensive Player of the Game with two runs scored and a walk to complement his home run.\u00a0 Honourable Menton to the Padres\u2019 Jason Moss-McEachern, who also made his presence felt with a massive homer, though Romanin\u2019s blast outshone it by a significant margin.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Eric White, Mark Bond, and Steve Brown each collected two hits off Yamamoto, showcasing the depth of the SweatSox lineup. Meanwhile, Kent Johnston earned Defensive Player of the Game honors with a season-high four catches in center field, solidifying the outfield when it mattered most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fittingly, the \u201cSweatiest Player of the Game\u201d went to Trepanier. Despite a decade-long layoff, he rose to the challenge against a tough Padres lineup and held his own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a gamer,\u201d said Bond. \u201cThe SweatSox are better with Martin on the mound.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SweatSox also celebrated the return of our \u201c2004 A&W Kamloops International Baseball Game MVP\u201d medal, which had mysteriously ended up in the Bandits’ clubhouse. Josh Ramage was named its first recipient upon its return\u2014for his absence, which some joked prevented the team from losing. Spite tie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a 9-8-1 record, the SweatSox will turn their attention to the Barons on Tuesday at Brewer. Both teams have plenty to prove, and the SweatSox will be looking to carry Thursday\u2019s momentum forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, though, the team will reflect on an unforgettable evening that showcased the competitive spirit of local baseball\u2014and a flying bat incident no one will forget anytime soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bad boys – 5
Old guys – 5

After exchanging a pair of bombs that landed in the Sobeys produce section, the Padres and @SweatSox<\/a> duked it out at Kinsmen Thursday night.

Fitzy with 2SB and J Moss with 2R HR.

Boys are back at it tonight and Sunday at the Plex.#RollPadres<\/a><\/p>— Nepean Padres (@NepeanPadres) August 9, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>