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APRIL 13, 2018, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE B3 Celtics searching for fi rst league win By DEREK WILEY Of the Keizertimes McNary left the bases load- ed in the bottom of the sev- enth inning Monday. West Albany hit a walk-off two-run home run Friday. That was the difference as the Bulldogs took two games from the Celtics, winning 7-5 on April 6 and 4-2 on April 9. “We’re having a diffi cult time coming up with a big hit in the big moments when we have guys in scoring po- sition,” McNary head coach Larry Keeker said. “A lot of times we’re in those positions with two outs and we just haven’t been able to produce a two-out RBI. And then the fl ip side of it is the opponents seem to be getting some base hits with two outs. That ends up being the difference.” Down 3-0 entering the bottom of the fi fth Monday, McNary drew three consecu- tive walks to load the bases with one out. Lance Becktel grounded out to second, scor- ing David Allen from third, to get the Celtics on the board. But Jacob Jackson then struck out swinging with runners at second and third, ending the inning. McNary drew two more walks in the sixth and Ryan Thompson scored on an er- rant throw while stealing third to get the Celtics within 3-2. After West Albany added a run in the top of the seventh, McNary loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the inning but Thompson grounded out on a bang-bang play at fi rst, ending the game. “When it happens game after game after game, then you tend to tighten up a little bit and the confi dence level is probably not where it needs to be,” Keeker said. “We need something to go right to re- establish our confi dence in those situations.” The Celtics fi nished with just three hits. Jackson and Becktel were both 1-for-4. Ty Covalt was 1-for-3 with a walk. Carl Rumbaugh got the start on the mound, allow- ing three hits, four walks and one earned run over three and two-thirds of an inning. Allen pitched the rest of the game, giving up one run on three hits and a walk. Freshman Ian Martin start- ed at second base in place of senior Collin Wentworth, who was suspended for run- ning over West Albany catcher on Friday. “He stepped in there and the moment hasn’t been too big for him,” Keeker said. “He lets his instincts go to work. KEIZERTIMES/Derek Wiley McNary pitching coach Cole Ferguson meets with pitcher Carl Rumbaugh, catcher Ty Covalt and the rest of the infi eld during the third inning of the Celtics 4-2 loss to West Albany on Monday, April 9. He’s practiced well from day one. He got our attention from day one so we knew the skill set was in place.” On Friday, Covalt hit a double to center fi eld, scor- ing Thompson and Jackson, to give McNary a 3-2 lead in the top of the fi fth. Devon Bedoya then added a RBI single to score Martin. But West Albany answered with two runs in the bot- tom of the inning to take a 5-4 lead. The Celtics tied the game at 5-5 with a run in the top of the seventh. However, West Albany sophomore Por- ter Phillips hit a walk-off two- run home run to left fi eld. Jackson was 1-for-2 with a walk and two runs. Covalt went 2-for-4 with three RBIs. “If we can just keep plug- ging away and keeping our heads down and keep push- ing forward, all these close games that we’re having and the emotions that go with it should help us,” Keeker said. “But at some point we’re go- ing to have to fi nd a way to get a victory, feel good about it. The mental status of ev- erybody we have is going to be a little bit better because of a victory or a big hit in a big moment, something that breaks the ice and we get go- ing. But right now, we haven’t been able to come up with the big play on defense or the big play on offense to make the difference.” puzzle answers WorshipDirectory These Salem-Keizer houses of worship invite you to visit. Call to list your church in our Worship Directory: (503) 390-1051 John Knox Presbyterian Church JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP 452 Cummings Lane North • 393-0404 8:30 am • 10 am • 11:30 am • 6 pm PEOPLESCHURCH 4500 LANCASTER DR NE | SALEM 503.304.4000 • www.peopleschurch.com Father Gary L. Zerr, Pastor Saturday Vigil Liturgy: 5:30 p.m. Sundays: 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. La Misa en Español: 12:30 p.m. Celebration Services Faith Lutheran Church , ELCA 4505 River Road N, Keizer • 503-393-4507 www.FLCkeizer.org Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Pastor Linda Matz Easterling Sunday School - 9:00 am Worship Service -10:00 am Children’s Programs, Student and Adult Ministries 1755 Lockhaven Dr. NE Keizer 503-390-3900 www.dayspringfellowship.com Sunday Morning 9:00 am and 10:45 am www.KeizerChristian.org Rev. Dr. John Neal, Pastor Worship - 10:30 a.m. Education Hour - 9:15 a.m. Nursery Care Available www.keizerjkpres.org
