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	The Ypsilanti Courier A Heritage Newspaper Weekly Publication

Team ready for tough stretch

By Bruce Mason, Special Writer

PUBLISHED: April 19, 2007

Lincoln varsity baseball coach Martin Lozano has yet to see a baseball diamond because of inclement weather.

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That's about to change as the Railsplitters are set to play eight games within four days this week.

Lincoln is playing four doubleheaders as a result of the bad weather. While other teams have played anywhere between four and eights games, the Railsplitters have yet to face an opponent.

"Talk about getting your feet wet," Lozano said. "I wish we would've played before the break.

"We've got a late start on everything as it is."

The season started Monday at cross-town rival Ypsilanti. Lozano says the Railsplitters and Ypsilanti batters know each other well. Summer leagues, summer teams and high school baseball in itself make up a friendly, competitive rivalry.

On Wednesday, the Railsplitters were at home against Highland Park, Thursday they host Saline and Saturday they're at Milan - all doubleheaders.

Lozano said he would start Corey Kelch on Monday in the first game, then Alex Aldridge in the second game. On Wednesday, he'll go with freshman Andrew Dillon, then sophomore Terrell Williams. On Thursday, Robbie Whittenberg and Mike Derry will take the mound. Saturday will be Kelch again, and probably Aldrigdge, again.

"It's going to be interesting," Lozano said. "I think they're up for the challenge, I really do. The kids have been very coachable and workable. They come with a good attitude.

It's been a good blessing, it really has.

They understand the level of ball they need to play. I think we'll be very competitive."

Lozano said, in baseball, the game is never over until that final out is made.

He keeps his team convinced, and in believing their competitive spirit can prevail.

And with the way the schedule has worked out, the Railsplitters are a little behind, but Lozano believes it could help his team in the long run.

"I think it could help us," he said. "It really could."