The benched all jumped in unison as the ball left his bat and the crowd roared. After a wild pitch, we had runners on first and third. Andrew Williams didn't waste time with his at bat and put the ball into play with a softly hit ground ball to the shortstop. With Suffield's pitcher going from the full wind-up, Dave Pula was able to get a large lead at third base. Suffield's shortstop fielded the ball cleanly, but made a high throw to the catcher.
Pula dove safely head first into home under the tag.
The exuberant coachmen piled onto Pula and the celebration began. Mike Palumbo went the distance for the win. He walked nine, struck out six and gave up five hits. Joe Koscinski went 3 for 3 with a walk. He was the equalizer for us with his 2-out double to tie the game and his great defense behind the plate.