Just a couple of things

Chillicothe and more. . .
I really enjoy coming to Chillicothe. Maybe the facilities aren't the greatest, but they treat you like Kings and there's something about V.A. Memorial Stadium that gives you a nostalgic baseball feeling. That being said, I wish the team had the same good feelings. They must not, because the Paints have owned the Grizzlies in Chillicothe. If my records are right, the Paints have won at least the last nine games at V.A. The Grizzlies overall record in Chillicothe dropped to 7-15 all-time after last night's beating. Maybe the two games today can help turn things around. The road has not been a kind place to the Grizz. If you're keeping track, you know the Grizzlies are now 0-7 away from the friendly confines of GCS. I thought the last series against Evansville would have really helped turn things around. They won three games, and did it, for the most part, without the long ball. Sure they hit a few, but they played three pretty solid all around games. Sunday was probably the most complete game the Grizzlies have played this year. They had 14 hits and were driving in runs. Brandon Williams went seven strong innings, then they got a pair of scoreless innings from Alex Merricks and Zach Gray. As I said, hopefully the two tonight will be better. Tune in beginning at 4:50 central time. 88.7 FM or online at KMOX.com!

Changes. . .
Speaking of Alex Merricks-neither he or Billy McKinney was very happy here and both requested trades. They thought they should be starting. Both them were dealt to San Angelo of the United League.

Patty's a Yankee. . .
In case you haven't heard, former Grizzlie Scott Patterson is now a New York Yankee. He is the first Gateway alum to make the bigs. Big congrats to him. Obviously everyone in the organization is happy for him. I had no idea how proud I would feel for him. I am ecstatic for Scott, and have no doubt he worked his butt off to get to the Major Leagues. I feel a real sense of pride in his accomplishments when I had nothing to do with it what so ever! I hope he flourishes for the Bombers.

That'll do it for now.