 It's one day away from the state tournament as Grand Rapids baseball takes on Matamidae, the number one team in the class. And while everyone will be watching the Zephyrs against the Thunderhawks, the battle this year has been Grand Rapids versus the training room. They've battled injuries all season long, taking next man up to the extreme. That includes two injuries at the catcher position, causing freshman Cody Miller to step up where it mattered most. He ended up catching the championship game and did a real nice job back there for a freshman catching only a second varsity game. Cody's a smart kid and a good athlete and that's why we brought him up after about five, six JV games. He was hitting the ball so well and playing so well in the field. I think we've handled it pretty well and I think there's guys to back up those positions. I think we'll be just fine going into the first game and like I said we have confidence so I don't think it'll be that big of a deal. We've patched it together and every kid that's had the chance to step in has stepped in and done his role and and helped us out at the end of the season. You can tell by the way we've played. Taking on the top seed tomorrow but don't write this one off just yet against the number two team in the state, Rikori. Earlier this year a close game with Grand Rapids just falling by one seven to six. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.