Bums win on Opening Day

Opening night was a gut check for the Beach Bums as steady rain and sub-40 degree temperatures dumped down on just over 3,000 poncho covered fans at Wuerfel Park tonight.  The Bums came out on top 9-5 after jumping out 9-0 through the first four innings.

The Bums did an outstanding job blocking out the elements defensively, failing to commit a single error even though the rain had been soaking the new turf for over six hours before game time at 7:05 p.m.  Bryan Rembisz was spectacular on the mound, battling through six innings while only giving up two runs on two hits.

My hats are off to the Sliders, who surged late in the game to come within four runs after falling behind big, showing the next two games in the series will be a dog fight.  Nick Pepper did an excellent job in the ninth inning after sitting in the freezing weather for two straight hours - it's not easy to be that cold and come in and try to throw strikes.

The weather looks much better for tomorrow and we have a great promotion lineup up with Brittany and Bernie from the hit TV show "The Biggest Loser" stopping by to throw out the first pitch and sign autographs.  See you at the park - GO BUMS!