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"We've only been home twice this summer," reminded Mariners' coach John Flynn, whose team has fashioned a 17-7 record making stops in Utica, Vermont, Granville and Norwood.
Clinton County hosted two tournaments, but the latest -- The Alex Turner Memorial last weekend -- was cut short by rain.
"It (the rainout) didn't help us.We would have played Ogdensburg and then either Glens Falls or Saratoga; games we really needed to play to get ready for the districts," Flynn said.
If there is any consolation, the rest of the district also has had to make do with the uncooperative weather.
"Everybody is in the same boat," he added.
The Mariners managed to squeeze in a practice outdoors Tuesday and then worked out at the PSU Field House Wednesday night.
"Last night (Wednesday) we were inside and it was great," Flynn said.
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"I think we got the hardest draw of anybody," Flynn acknowledged.
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Flynn was hedging on naming a starting pitcher Thursday, wondering whether Anaconda will go with Dave Filak, who was the SUNYAC Rookie of the Year at Oneonta this spring.