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Batesole already had plans to move out at the end of the month anyway; he and four of the six Jerkstore occupants, including Johnny Love, and another friend are starting a new venue in a

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"I thought we took a step forward, winning three of four against Big West teams," Batesole said.

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"This is good for me," says Batesole, who's looking forward to working with the Jerkstore crew.

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"He told us he wasn't willing to put extra money in the building that he didn't have to," says Batesole.

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Around 2 AM, says Batesole, after he'd left the party and gone to sleep, a few neighborhood roughnecks came in and caused a ruckus.

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"He's seeing the ball well, and it's good for him to get off to a good start," Batesole said.

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"The infield defense has built confidence in the pitchers," Batesole said.

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"The infield defense has built confidence in the pitchers," Batesole said.

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"He's seeing the ball well, and it's good for him to get off to a good start," Batesole said.

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Thankfully those rumors were unfounded, but outside, in front of the building, tow trucks were hauling away cars parked in violation of winter parking regulations, "and some guy was so fucked-up he jumped on the hood of the tow truck," says Batesole.

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