Billy Gardner
Billy Gardner
William Frederick Gardneris an American former professional baseball player, coach and manager. During his ten-season active career in the Major Leagues, Gardner was a scrappy, light-hitting second baseman for the New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. His only significant time on any team was with the Orioles, where he had four straight full seasons with them in 1956–59. He threw and batted right-handed, stood 6 feettall and weighed 170 pounds...
although battle feeling good guys individual leaving standpoint sure team tested
In the playoffs, some of these guys haven't been battle tested so you're never sure which way it will bounce. Although they're very disappointed, they're leaving here with a pretty good feeling about not only what the team accomplished but from an individual standpoint as well.
ballgame critical guys kept key scoring tie
Every at-bat is critical in a tie ballgame like that. We kept getting guys on and in scoring position, but we just couldn't get that key hit.
add against continued felt good lead team together
Even with a five-run lead against a team like Lancaster, it felt like a one-run game. It was important for us to add to the lead and we continued to put together some good at-bats.
both center expose field plan position pushes
The plan right now is to expose them to both positions. I think the center field position is more of a high-visibility position. I think it pushes them defensively.
gives good momentum quit seen starter taking
We've seen it before and we didn't want to quit on an inning. It gives us momentum but the momentum is only as good as your starter taking the mound.