March 17 - Union Bank Indians AAA once again faced Next Level Sports Hornets in the semi-finals of the Little Oaks 9U Live Pitch pre-season tournament in Mabelvale, AR. Boston Heil pitched a strong 3-inning game. Manager Joe Johnson was sending the boys to the plate with hitting on the agenda. "You're not looking for a walk!" Nathan McFarland hit a long fly ball to center field that would have left the park but for "that stinky net thing" extending six feet above the outfield fence. Indians 4, Hornets, 3.
The Indians weren't so fortunate in the second game of the night against Thompson Electric A's. Starting pitcher Nathan McFarland seemed to be somewhat mental due to a pre-game change in pitching technique to stop throwing screwballs. ("Daddy, my wrist hurts.") After walking four batters, Nathan was relieved by Myers Buck, who closed the inning and pitched the remainder of the game. Although the Indians were hitting better than previous games, the A's strategy of walking and stealing seemed to pay off. A's 5, Indians 3. The Indians took second place in the tournament.
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