Big Game?
The appeal of a sport is its unambiguous gauge for success: One cannot spin a loss. That is not exactly true, however, of the Northern League, whose overly complicated measurements of success can confuse. The T-Bones have one of the worst overall records in the Northern League, but the boys can still clinch a playoff spot by finishing with the best record in the South Division in the second half of the season. By contrast, the Gary Southshore Railcats clinched a playoff appearance by winning the first half crown in the South Division, having since played the second half of the season with complacency. The T-Bones and the Railcats play today in the season’s penultimate game at Community America Ballpark (1800 Village West Parkway in Kansas City, Kansas). The playoff implications of the game may be difficult to explain, but the loud pyrotechnics in the postgame fireworks show are relatively straightforward. Tickets cost $8.50 to $14.50. Call 913-328-2255.
Tue., June 5, 7:05 p.m.; Wed., June 6, 7:05 p.m.; Thu., June 7, 11:05 a.m.; Tue., Aug. 14, 7:05 p.m.; Wed., Aug. 15, 7:05 p.m.; Thu., Aug. 16, 7:05 p.m.; Wed., Aug. 29, 7:05 p.m.; Thu., Aug. 30, 7:05 p.m.; Fri., Aug. 31, 7:05 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 1, 7:05 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 2, 1:05 p.m.
