Before a recent game at Clemens Field in Hannibal, I had a chance to visit with Westchester, Illinois native, and 2015 Prospect League Umpire, Pat Weber.
The latest installment of the Battle for the Paddle proved to be just that, as the Hannibal Cavemen and the Quincy Gems battled for eleven innings before the Gems prevailed 2-1 Wednesday night.
The Hannibal Cavemen and Quincy Gems battled to a draw in the Battle for the Paddle Tuesday night, with the two teams splitting a doubleheader at Clemens Field.
This summer's weather has been unusual in Hannibal. Above average rainfall, very mild temperatures, extremely hot temperatures ... the city's nearly seen it all over the past couple months. Because of excessive rain and even some flash flooding, the Hannibal Cavemen have worked extra hard to keep the field in playing condition, and the ballpark open to the public.