The 2,266 people who packed into Dwyer Stadium on July 4 were treated to more than just fireworks. They got to see the kind of nail-biter game that makes baseball America's pastime.
Down 2-1 going into the bottom of the ninth, the hometown heros strung together a single, double and single, to plate two runs and walk off with a victory.
The winning run scored on a close play at the plate (see above, and the slide show for more pictures of the score) when Anthony Melchionda scored on a single by Jacob Wilson.
It was the first lead the Muckdogs enjoyed all night.
The low-scoring game meant that nine innings passed quickly.
Muckdogs management entertained fans with a game of musical chairs before the sun faded enough to allow the fireworks show to begin.
If you can't view the slide show of photos, click here.
From my vantage point (in the
From my vantage point (in the stands right behind the plate) I thought the "winning run" should have been called out! Great game though! The fireworks were ok, not great, but ok.
Great Shots, Howard!
Great Shots, Howard!