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The former Houston Astros pick is thoroughly enjoying his comeback these days. In itself, his good average on goal (.415), his best in his career in Quebec, is enough to make him smile, he who has built the reputation of a man who never complains among the Capitals.
“I have had several challenges in my life in recent years, including my injury last year,” he said. It made me realize that I’m really lucky to be able to play baseball, I’m enjoying it even more this year. Playing for fun helps me a lot. But, yes, I’m happy.”
The manager, Patrick Scalabrini, is the first to rejoice, he who proclaims himself as one of the greatest admirers of the “warrior” of the Capitals. “We almost never mention his name, but he has a phenomenal start,” said Scalabrini.
“It’s always a bit quiet what he does, but he finds ways to make a difference. I am very happy to see him rewarded with good results.”
—Patrick Scalabrini
The defensive outfielder is a veteran of four seasons in the Frontier League who refuses to make a big deal out of his personal “good results”. His primary goal, he insists, is to help the team win.
The 27-year-old athlete recognizes in the same breath that he managed to overcome his demons on the offensive. “I decided to change my approach a little and go further in the counts to get to the goals more often,” says the Montrealer. That’s my role, at the bottom of the lineup, and I’m happy so far.”
The great friend of Marc-Antoine Lebreux is not too worried about the difficult period that the Quebec club is currently going through. “When pitchers throw well, the offense doesn’t work,” he analyzes. I know that at some point everything will work together. I’m not worried at all.”
No, it’s not too early to think about the third consecutive championship! “I think about it, it’s my goal,” he says without hesitation, praising the chemistry that reigns within the club. A baseball season is long and there are difficult periods during which you less want to be there.
“When you win in the end, you learn to appreciate everything you’ve been through.”
— Jonathan Lacroix
Sunk by walks
The helicopters, the military fanfare and the evening tribute to the armed forces did not serve as ammunition for the Capitals on Saturday evening. Patrick Scalabrini’s squad lost for the second time in a row against the Tri-City ValleyCats, by a score of 6 to 5.
A simple glance at the game sheet is enough to understand the main reason for the defeat: the difficulties of the local pitchers, Ryo Kohigashi, Yusneil Padron and Brandon Marklund, who allowed a total of 8 walks, several of which were cost points.
Hits from Anthony Quirion (2 in 5 and 2 pp) and Francisco Hernandez (2 in 3 and 2 pp) revived the hopes of the Quebec club, but in vain. Overused the day before, the next generation failed and Scalabrini’s worst fears were confirmed.
“We were missing something,” concluded the manager after the game. We should have done more against their starter [Easton Klein], which is not their best. It is difficult to explain…”
“It’s early in the season, but we want to see the guys fight a little more and get back up.”
—Patrick Scalabrini
Bright vine
Franklin Parra and Francisco Hernandez did it very well, the first by giving little to nothing in relief and the second by rolling the ball far to the left, in the 8th inning.
“He didn’t play much, it hurt him a little and I like this attitude of doing the work when a player has the chance to play a little more,” observed Scalabrini in relation to the Quebecer.
The best gunners from the two clubs will face each other on Sunday afternoon, Jhon Vargas for the ValleyCats and Abdiel Saldana for Quebec.
2024-05-26 08:00:27
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