Well, the post-game show didn’t provide the only fireworks for the evening at Louisville Slugger Field Friday night. Right fielder Jeremy Hermida was tossed from the game in the 8^th inning after arguing a called strike. When Hermida was ejected, the 3^rd base coach Rick Sweet came to his defense and was also ejected after a long and heated shouting match went on for several minutes.

The Bats have been attempting to really get a rally going during the later part of their season.  An attempt that will continue with a new series that begins tonight against the Rochester Red Wings at 7:05, the home stand will continue until Friday night’s game. In between Wednesday and Thursday night’s games will both be held at 7:05.

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Give us an estimate: How hot does it get inside that suit? 

I ask you what can get somebody in the mood for fourth of July in the best possible traditional sense in the state of Kentucky?

Eating twelve consecutive apple pies in one sitting?  After all nothing is more American than Apple Pie! No, and I would wager that that could cause some health issues, in addition aren’t apple pies actually Dutch or something like that in origin?  I suppose I could do some research here but I’ve chosen this question and answer style so I don’t have to.