Hello and welcome once again to this week’s edition of Rounding Third. This past weekend has seen the return of baseball to the diamonds of Wangaratta with Bears rallying late to defeat a gritty Wodonga A out fit on diamond two. On diamond one Rangers Black defeated an undermanned Porepunkah 24-2. In the late game Rangers Orange burst out of the blocks and made Wodonga B play catch up. In the end Orange ran out winners 15-9. Well done to all who played today. Special mention to all the supporters who came out to watch the action. It is greatly appreciated each week by the players.  Now what else has been happening over the past week? Keep reading and you might just find out.

Did you see that guy in number 14??
Who was that guy in number 14 for Rangers orange? He had the beard the high socks and most importantly the game.  Scott Jenkins announced himself as the real deal. The big number 14 has always had the ability and now the power is emerging.  His first two at bats Jenkins smashed the ball, ran the bases hard and flashed the leather at second.  He could be The Orange game changer. Great game Jenko!

Azza lays it out behind the dish
Week in week out Aaron Parker just gets it done when behind the dish.  This week Azza starred by blocking wayward pitches and calling a good game.  His best play is how he layed out for a pop fly against the fence and took the grab. However, Azza got no support from his pitcher new social media star Tetsu Kamiyama. He just offered advice. Was a great catch Azza!

New third baseman???
Who was that guy playing third base for Rangers Orange today??? Anyone? Is this the same guy who feeds the information to Dan Griffin on who is in the paper for photos?  Can throw run and also have a good time!

My Ranger Rules is heating up
Azza Parkers burgers were a hit Wednesday night and has gone to joint top of the table with Cam “The Soak” Scott and masterchef Lauren Grenfell. This week Dan “The Griff” Griffin is cooking up a storm. He has declared that this will be the best ever mornay ever and the title is his so just hand it over now. Get down Wednesday night for a hit run around and then the best feed The Griff has to offer.

Looks like incumbent first baseman Cam Scott has some others applying for his position. You see The Soak is away globe trotting through Europe in July and that means first base is open to all applicants. The Soak has been able to hold down the position for the past few years (well over 20 years he tells me) but since he is away it gives other Rangers the right to stake their claim to the role. One man won’t be going for it. Nathan “Rubberarm” Pool didn’t enjoy his time there down at Geelong. Still got the rubberarm so why bother with that. So candidates do your best picking talking rubbish and generally being annoying. That’s what firstbase’s do.

Tony “Spinner” Smith is having a great crack at being the figure head of Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Club. He is doing it all. Head judge of Ranger rules to organising the troops and letting us all know what is going on down at “The Ranch”. The level of information and communication at Rangers is great. This communication across Facebook and other areas is great for baseball in the North East. Next time you see The pres bouncing around stop him and say thanks.

Was a big week have a great week and……..

Go Rangers