Will The Bears Win The Playoffs For The First Time In 30 Years?!?
Bears Coach Jim Johnson says the team has the goods to take it all the way!
By Donnie Denton – Sports Editor
The city is ablaze with Baseball Fever! From Collinsville to The Hampton Hills, the streets are humming with excitement over the Bears’ winning season. For some, it seemed futile to even dream of such a day. But this year’s lineup has proven to be the perfect blend of passion and talent.
“We have to take it one day at a time. This is only the first game of the playoffs and we have a long way to go before we can declare victory. But our boys are ready to go! We’ve been preparing all season for this moment. We look forward to bringing it all home to New Arkton. Now folks will know who’s the best team in Capital City. Certainly not those Monarchs!”
When asked about which players he believed were the biggest contributors to the Bears’ winning season, Coach Johnson had this to say: “Well, Raheem Peterson, our second baseman, had a great season after last year. He broke his ankle last season and it was a rough comeback. But he’s been great for us. Ross is also one of the league leaders in Doubles and hit over .300”.
This reporter cannot help but mention that all sports watchers have been amazed at Peterson’s comeback. So often in the game of baseball, we see injuries such as these take players out of the game for good. Capital City couldn’t be happier about his swift recovery and amazing game this year.
Coach Johnson continued, “Julius “The Juice” Jackson, our veteran catcher and team Captain, has been playing with us for ten years. He was second on the team with home runs. He was in the top five in the league for RBIs [Runs Batted In]. Carlos made the All-Pro League team.”
As our interview comes to a close, the coach cannot help but brag about the Bears’ newest heavy hitter, rookie Willie “Blaze” Hayes. “Hayes has truly become the Hometown Sensation. With his love of the game, work ethic, and playful demeanor, he brings a youthful jolt to the team. Hayes led the league in stolen bases, and triples. Plus he was in the Top Ten Players for home runs. He brings a natural knowledge to the game and really helped bring the team over the hump from last season’s disappointing loss.”
Last year’s trip to the playoffs was a major disappointment to Capital City. But sadly, it was not an unfamiliar feeling. But we all hope that this year will be different. It seems we just might have the formula to win — passion, hope, and some of the league’s best players! Be sure to tune in tonight at 7:30 to watch the game live on ABN9!
