A three-game losing streak caused by an inability to score runs or play defense is causing a lot of Parrotheads players to look in their mirror these days.
The general consensus in the clubhouse is there is nowhere to go but up for veterans and rookies alike.
After falling to Meat House on Sunday at Guppy Park in Dover and losing to Brick House, 20-4, on Friday at GoldStar Park, the team has to wait until this Sunday before they can go for their third win versus Station House. The Parrotheads are 2-5.
“I’ve played on a lot of teams over the last 10 years and I still like this team and I like our chances to string together some wins,” says Bob Cook who took the loss Friday after giving up two moon shot homeruns to Brick House hitters. “We just have to keep believing in ourselves and keep playing good softball. Before you know it, we could be on a winning streak.”
Parrotheads coach Justin Palmer is still searching for the right batting order and defensive combinations that will enable everyone to get their fair share of playing time and give the team the best chance to compete. It hasn’t been easy.
In order for the Parrotheads to turn things around, look for the veterans to really step up. Cook knows he has to hit better and put out more effort when he is running the base paths. Jason Claffey knows he has to get on base and use his speed to score runs. Palmer knows he has to be patient with his players as they find the right groove.
“We just haven’t done enough of the things we need to do to win these games,” Cook says. “When we put together a good hitting attack and play strong defense, we will win our share of games.”
Look for the Parrotheads to bounce back Sunday. First pitch is at 4:45 p.m.
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