I'm really sorry this took me so long. I've started reading a really good book series as of late and the author's really good at what she does. So I was in and out of apathetic melancholy all day yesterday. But we did have a win, and you all deserve me to snap out of it to bring you the fourth official BOD of the year!
Boyfriend of the Day
Brett Tomko!
Brett went for 5 innings, only allowing 6 hits. He struck out 3 and walked 1. Maybe not the best outing when you compare it to what other pitchers are capable of, but given that it's Tomko...well, I think he exceeded expectations in this instance. One can only hope that this trend extends past the first few outings of the season.
Smitten Kitten
Alex Gordon!
Alex went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. I really feel as if he and Butler are dominating...and I feel guilty for changing my initial choice of Butler, so I'm going to give him Smitten Kitten status as well.
Honorable Mention
Joakim Soria!
Joakim has been serving the past week. But last night he struck out the 4/5/6 positions. I think he deserves a little love, don't you?
BOYFRIEND OF THE DAY 2008 | |||
Player | BOD | SK | HM |
Brian Bannister | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Billy Butler | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Alex Gordon | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Zack Greinke | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Mark Grudzielanek | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Tony Peña Jr. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Joakim Soria | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Mark Teahen | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Brett Tomko | 1 | 0 | 0 |
MOST VALUABLE OPPONENT 2008 | |
Player | MVO |
Denny Bautista | 1 |
Motown Muderers | 1 |
As a final note, I would like to say that I called the record last Monday...we're 4-2. I think we could have easily gone 5-1, but...it just wasn't in our cards, was it? It's funny how we manage to win games that we're not supposed to and we lose games that we really shouldn't.
As for our homestand? I think we'll be 8-4, 9-3? 9-3 would be ace, of course, and I hope that our boys get a good jump start to it. We had the Sunday win, which is always crucial in keeping things from growing weary in the club on travel day. Additionally, they should be coming home to an excited and anxious hometown crowd. Keyword there is should. Who knows how much of a knee jerk reaction KC fans will have this year...