MISSED OPPORTUNITIES
Cyclones leave the bases loaded twice, fail to capitalize

June 15, 2026 - Numbers don't lie. That's what we've been told for as long as I can remember. One number that did not lie on Sunday is 9. That's the total number of runners left on base by the Cyclones. 6 alone with the two times they left the bases loaded.  It was a tough afternoon for the Cyclones, falling 8-4 to their rivals the Marauders. Of the 3 times they loaded the bases, they cashed in 2 runs once and another time they scored a run on a bases loaded walk keeping the bases loaded and failing to score anymore in that sequence.

But as with most anything, they may be a silver lining in it all. The Cyclones hit the ball hard on Sunday despite the results. They hit into 2 double plays on Sunday, one the traditional way and the other a liner caught by the Marauders pitcher who turned around to double off a Cyclone. Other potential hits were also turned into outs by the opposition. It's the way baseball is. But in this instance, it's a good sign the Cyclones may not be too far from having a breakout game.

Drew Torres swings at a pitch vs. Marauders  June 14, 2026

Justin Putnal pitches in relief vs. Marauders  June 14, 2026