VLL Majors Blue Jays @ Cardinals - May 4, 2016, Black Field, Nottoway Park
Cool, rainy late Wednesday game (55 degrees, 8PM) for our make up (from Monday) vs. the Cardinals.
(Note: I had to put the long lens away due to the rain and low light, so not as many pictures as usual)
This was an offensive game from the start. The Blue Jays took an early lead, then the Cardinals hit a few home runs (one grand slam) to take the lead. The Blue Jays endured through the Cards starting pitcher and then regained the lead in the top of the 4th. These were long innings; The Jays held the lead through the completion of the 4th, added a run in the top of the 5th and were pitching in the bottom of the 5th when the late curfew (10PM) too effect and the field lighting turned off. The game was ruled official and the Blue Jays recorded the close win, 12-11.
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