
Randell Kanemaru approached home plate at the top of third, ready to make a statement. In his first at-bat he had watched a strike rocket past before nailing a line drive to left field which was promptly caught for an out. In the time since, the Lions had scored two runs against Florida starter Tommy Mace, who was looking increasingly vulnerable. Kanemaru bent his knees, entered his batting stance, and waited for an opportunity.