Las Vegas finally loses

The Gamblers started the season 9-1 and with Joe Callahan on the mound, were very close to 10-1.  Riding a Manny Nunes 3 run homer, Vegas took a 6-2 lead to the bottom of the 9th against the NY Knights.  Brad Silvera started the inning, but after allowing the first two runners to reach base he was replaced by closer Alejandro Chavarria.

Chavarria didn’t have it.  After a single loaded the bases he walked Pat Anderson and Robert Zoffinger to make it 6-4.  A flyball to center field looked like a potential escape of the inning, but Alfonso Gorin dropped it to allow 2 runs to score and move the other runners up to 2nd and 3rd.  Kent Garner was intentionally walked, and Martin Brito ended the game with an RBI single.

Still, at 9-2 the Gamblers are off to a hot start and lead the division by 3 games.

Manager Ray Brooks is very happy with his squad.  “Last year was tough.  I was trying to figure out managing while still catching almost every day.  This year I can concentrate on managing.”  In addition, GM Boba Fett has improved the roster Brooks has to work with.  “Manny Nunes is amazing, both behind the plate and at it.  He could be an MVP.  Gorin and Zepeda will help us score more runs.  For the first time in a while I feel like this team can compete on both sides of the ball.  We also had some serious attitude problems last year.  Players who were not happy and making things worse for everyone.  I am glad Boba has moved them out and replaced them with competitors.”