The unmistakable sounds of a baseball game came from Simpson field for the first time since spring this past weekend.
The Chargers wrapped up their fall season on Saturday, which consisted of exhibitions against Siena and Albion.
While the games lasted upwards of 15 innings, and no official statistics were kept, head coach Eric Theisen stressed the importance of these games, especially for the freshmen on the squad.
“Right now we are just trying to get some of our younger guys experience,” Thiesen said. “We have had intrasquad games, but when you get somebody in a different uniform on the field, the nerves start to flow. These games helped to shake some of those of those things out.”
Freshman infielder Kevin Monson noted these nerves and also the difference between high school and college baseball.
“I was nervous at first until I got into the game, and had my first at bat. Then it was back to playing baseball,” Monson said. “The biggest difference is the speed of play. Everyone is bigger, faster, stronger, and it is all about learning to transition into that type of baseball.”
The last event of note for the Chargers this fall is their annual Halloween game, during which the team will scrimmage while in full costume. The game will be played on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. at Simpson Field.
After the game, the Chargers will shift into offseason mode, during which they will focus on strength and conditioning.
“Lifting will be a main focus for all of us in the winter,” Monson said. “We all want to get our bodies in the best shape they can be in to compete come spring.”
