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May 15th, 2012 -- So far the story of the Grays season has been 9.  As in 9 guys for each of the first two games played and the one to be played tomorrow.  With a large number of Grays playing college ball on successful teams, we've been left shorthanded for the time being.  

To open the 2012 campaign, GC scored a 15-1 win over a very talented Nisswa team. GC used a bunch of walks and HBP to score 15 runs against Nisswa in a game which they'd probably like to forget about, but hey its early in the year and most teams are still trying to get into game shape. GC got 7 strong innings from Brett Hemmelgarn and Dave Carlson led the way at the plate with a couple hits and 3 RBI.  Middle infielders Josh Janzen and Billy Sommers each drove in 3 as well.

After a successful season opener, the Grays ventured out to Sartell to take on the Muskies and after 7 strong innings, the wheels fell off in the 8th for a 10-0 loss.  Billy Sommers was strong on the hill in his 2012 debut giving up only 2 runs through 7 innings, but the defense failed him in the 8th inning by committing 3 errors leading to 7 unearned runs.  It was a 0-0, well played ballgame going into the top of the 7th when the Grays had what should've been a go-ahead 2-out RBI double taken away as the umpire called a foul ball even though it hit inside the foul line and left a ball mark to prove it.  After a strikeout ended the inning 2 pitches later, Sartell would capitalize in the bottom of the 7th with a 2-out 2 RBI double that hit the chalk line down the right field line to take a 2-0 lead and never look back.  Needless to say, it wasn't pretty for GC after that as the 10-0 score proves.

Next up, fellow Class C to Class B movers, Big Lake, will visit the MAC for a 7:30 game on Wednesday night.  It should be another interesting game for the Grays as they go with the Iron Nine for the 3rd time in 3 tries.    

2012: The Year The Grays Went "B"

May 6th, 2012 -- Only a few more days until the possible Grays season opener on May 9th, but changes are in the air as the State Board made a bunch of very pecuilar decisions and moved some teams up to Class B and left some in Class C (Mankato anyone).  With that being said, some player movement has also occurred and the Grays will be losing some key players to collegiate summer leagues.  All in all, it should be another fun summer as we look to find a way into the State Tournament which be held in our home ballparks.