Ugh...that was another tough one last night. The Silver Hawks allowed three runs in the bottom of the seventh to lose 4-3. In the process, the Hawks fall to 0-11 versus Great Lakes this season.
If you were still listening in the postgame show, I said something along these lines: "At 0-11 against them, you are probably starting to hate the Loons. And I'm right there with you. However, you still have to credit them for what they've done, and that is a 41-24 record and wrapping up a playoff spot."
When the final out was recorded last night, the Silver Hawks players watched from the dugout as the Loons piled out of the dugout and danced in celebration on the field. They soaked their manager with gatorade and gave him a shaving cream pie to the face.
At times, watching another team celebrate will drive you nuts. But knowing that the Silver Hawks are young, I think it was good that they saw that. They saw how much fun it was for the Loons. They saw how excited Great Lakes was to wrap up that playoff spot in the first half. And I'm sure they felt jealousy building inside them because they too want to be a playoff team.
So now, you have a picture to go along with the goal. You want to celebrate like that? Go do something about it. You want to soak your manager with gatorade? Go out and dominate the second half. Work as hard as you've ever worked to make sure that you get to experience the same joys that the Loons had last night.
What a great perspective to hear about last night's game and celebration. Your comment reminds us to look to the future. This young team has amazing talent, and with a little time, it will be fun to see just what they can do. And yes,....I hate the loons!
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