Small Time Sports vs. The Weather

One problem with baseball season is that here in the South it rains every night, and if it doesn't the local weathermen cry drought. Well we are finally out of last year's drought, and thus it is going to be hard to keep going to baseball games. Last night's game between the Columbia Blowfish and Wilson Tobs was halted in the middle of the 3rd, with the Blowfish up 1-0. That game will be completed Thursday evening when the weather is supposed to be better before a regularly scheduled contest between the two CPL clubs. The game was stopped during light rain when lightning struck just outside the stadium as the mascot race with the kid was set to begin. Then the rain became heavy and we saw why Capital City Stadium lost its minor league tenant. The Blowfish might want to invest in an outfield tarp in addition to the infield tarp they already have, otherwise they aren't going to ever restart a game following a heavy shower.

It would also be nice to see baseball teams find a way to create a synthetic infield surface that can be played on in the rain, similar to the turf at RentOne Park in Marion, Illinois. Otherwise don't even try to play baseball every day. One reason football has been so successful is that it is an outdoor sport that isn't halted or cancelled by every little passing shower. If Small Time baseball is going to survive it can't afford more cancellations. You can refund ticket stubs, but you can't refund rising gas money.

And with the weather looking bad tonight and few games to choose from, tonight will be a day off here at Small Time Sports. Hopefully we'll see the RedWolves tomorrow in Florence, but the weather looks bad that day as well. Looks like Game 80 will be the game last night's continuation into Thursday.