Sports have only themselves to blame

A spot in the playoffs was within reach, but the Sports blew it.

They got swept by El Paso and, poof, there goes a postseason spot. Now, they've got to get it together for the second half.

This is a good club. Good, not great. Manager Bob Flori made some changes on Sunday that should shore up the infield's defense, which needed some help.

The Sports' road trip has been a disaster. Besides getting swept by El Paso, they had a game with Coastal Bend suspended because of a power outage at the stadium in the ninth. Driving back to El Paso for three more games, the team bus got a flat tire.

If they can get some help in the bullpen, the Sports can win the second half.