Breaking Out Of A Slump

When the Tourists break out of a slump they do it with style. 22 hits, 16 runs, and 5 homeruns in a 16-3 thumping of the Greenville Drive last night. Jared Simon went 5 for 5 with 2 homeruns and 7 RBI's and could have hit for the cycle when he doubled high off the wall in his last at bat but chose to coast in with a double. Chris Jensen got his league lead tying 11th win as the Tourists enjoyed their best offensive night of the season. I believe when Delta Cleary Jr. was promoted to Modesto at the All-Star break, the Tourists lost their spark at the top of the lineup and the offense has struggled for the most part ever since. They have not really found anyone that can replace him at the top of the lineup. Maybe this game will give the Tourists the jolt they need to get started and finish the last 7 weeks of the season strong.