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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Albright s play has been so eonsi? iin mates arc excited. "The guy was underrated.’' said c “For someone to step up like that is huge. Mt.xiood.LuiLleast ith |Ì|ìh games iett in' nft. .ainas.-Êoü'- “ baseball L ■ ■ -^-W| .antas Cougars team has closed the imp Lane Community College and now has a firm hold LanœF 11 ilieNN,2 spot in the NWAACC South. all coines down to who is pitching: who’s at the id determines the game,” said Head Coach Robin «on. This comment comes at a lime when the man right-handed pitcher Casev Albright has come f the woodwork to manhandle opponents, going so to walk away from previously seated No? 2 Lane a 16-0 victory in the past week. [e’s impressed lis Mu’*e a bit.” said Assistant Coach iopple. -‘He’s definitely earned a tew starts.” ibinson'-was on par, “He’s pays attention really he started out a bit wild, but he's become a much, better locator.” - ife'" '• What makes ibis recent Community College truly i thct-a£j|ve roster i» down to ' * P’lc having so many they need'to ? Hopple asked fhetortcalh.;“Tfe hardest psi leam is staying positive, thingis to.get a good group of guys behind ihc pifcfei. > br. “It gives gmzs a lot o and we’ve played some great defense lately because of makes guys more accour (hat.” Ching agreed. "It Chang ” I be learn is fine." said Jake Boyd, one of the right- game,” he said calmly. "Less relief pitching means you handed pitchers currently out with an injury. “They have to stay focused and stay, on the program.” . know what they need to do.” Other players described similar feelings': The com Bray's thoughts paralleled Boyd’s. “Some 'clutch monality seemed, to be taking one game at a time ana i things have been happening,” he said with a stnile. “It’s working hard as they work there way up to the final great when things tall your way for bit.” regular season game against Mt. Hood. Bray might be right, as it seems Mother Nature has Robinson’s closing statements summednp the' whole decided to side with the Cougars lately with all the situation. “I’m very proud of. these 17 guys,” he said rainouts. “It helps,” Robinson confirmed. “It's timely solemnly. “They’ve worked hard, and have really shown because the guys needed some rest.”. a lol of character.” - ' V s ’ • ■■ Jessica Foster Clackamas Print\ ■ ' tfe>c tse hist few the N WAACC championships. j h ■ on close in I -------- ■-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ■---------------------- —------------------------------------------------- Cougar chat with David Greenstein ■ Jaycob Izso ■Baseball 1,2009* ■One lackamas pemeketa 9,2009 lone Backamas Ine [eTwo Backamas Ine 11 The Clackamas Print 123 456 789 020 200 120 100 100 000 123 000 000 12'3 00.1 000 456 754 000 456 000 000 R H E“ 7 13 3 2 10 0 789 R H Oxx 16 12 Oxx 0 3 R H Oxx 1 5 Oxx 0 6 E 1 < 3 E 1 1 I had an opportunity to sit down with David Greenstein, a pitcher, outfielder, and great at bat. Greenstein is a sopho more here at Clackamas and a graduate of Oregon City High School. His coaches and team mates have great things to say about him, and he was more than willing to answer a few questions. How are you feeling this far in the season? A little nervous, it’s a little bit of a footrace right now. I’m really excited though to see how it turns out: It’s tough, but I’m just taking one game at a time. How do you feel about -the team? Oh, love the team. They’re a great group of guys; I have a lot of fun with them. I’m excited about next year. We’ve got some good freshman, and sophomores are always excit ing to have. Speaking of sophomores, here you. are. What’s the biggest change from high [Softball 17,2009 ■One lemeketa nckamas feTwo lemeketa Backamas 123 456 7-- 330 000 0 010 123 000 0 7T2 456 501 000 1 000 002 1 R 6 1 R 7 3 H 14 9 H 10 10 2 0 fewer Columbia Backamas |Two fewer Columbia Backamas (One lark Backamas |nvo lark Backamas I used to pitch a lot more, but hitting has always been'my forte since I was younger. I like the other stuff too. What’s the feeling of being asked to play all those differ ent positions? It’s fun, but it’s also a lot of pressure. You know, if I’m pitching, than I’m thinking about hitting. If I’m hitting, I’m thinking about pitching. It’s not bad; it’s just a lot of pressure, definitely at the plate. Why baseball in the first place? 2 3 456 000 200 456 135. 010 7-- R H E 6 11 14 2 0 ........ 4 10 4 R H "E " ■' 0 9 9 0 2 7 11 2 123 402 300 123 000 301 456 010 120 456 003 104 '7-'- R e 1 8 12 0 0 6 9 5 H E 1 4 10 3 X 9 14 1 " bming Games [ball lursday, May 14, Home, 1 p.m. aturday, May 16, TBA, Southern Region tie-breaker, ball Iday-Sunday, May 15-17, N WAACC Championships lame was postponed on May 2 due to rain. So you pitch a bit, you do some fielding, you hit; what do you say is your specialty? . Oh, I guess play another year at CCC. 123 500 110 123 000 301 19,2009 (Laugh)- Wood bats... You know it’s just a completely different game. It shows who can hit the ball and who can’t. Small ball is also a lot bigger here in college too. So, what’s the next step? (Laugh) My dad was kind of a hard-ass. When I was young er I needed something to do in the spring and so, why not try it - you know? 1,2009 E One school? So you owe this one to pitcher Matt Brause. Do the haircuts help? (Laugh) Yes... No, it’s fun. It lightens everything up. It just keeps a positive attitude, makes it fun atmosphere. Jessica Foster Clackamas Print David Greenstein gets ready to “Just Do It” at a practice. This sophomore pitches and hits for the Cougars. ULTIMATE FRISBEE ■ TOURNAMENT this F riday , may is , 3-7 RM. "r AT THE SOCCER FIELD Thank you, David, any closing statements? (Laugh) Go cougars...'
