Trik *Rider Gets Hit Number 2000

Carrock's Trik *Rider got the standing ovation -- but the Rivendell Royals got the win.

It was a historic day at Old League Park. A day when *Rider notched hit #2000 of his career. The fans went wild when he did. Even the Royals fans applauded.

The Bears second baseman went 1-3 in a losing cause as Rivendell spoiled the party with the 6-4 victory.

In the postgame interview, a downhearted *Rider told the media, "We lost -- It's not about individual accomplishments -- we lost."

When pressed further, he admitted his pride in reaching the 2000-hit mark, "A lot of great players never get there. I'm proud, but I would be happier if we had won."

*Rider has a .315 career batting average and has hit a total of 154 home runs.

Posted at June 2, 2008 10:01 PM | more from Carrock