Sean’s Team Moves to 3 – 0
May 6, 2006
I must say, I continue to be surprised by Sean’s Baseball team this year. Frankly, I wasnt expecting much and they continue to surprise me and play really well. Today, they took home a 10 – 6 victory in a close, hard fought game. It was actually a pitcher’s duel, if that can be said for a group of 8 and 9 year olds. All pitchers were throwing strikes and forcing the batters to hit the ball. At this age, the game usually includes a fair number of walks – not today.
Going into the bottom of the 5th, Sean’s team was holding a slim lead at 6- 4 when one of his teammates emptied the bases with a grand slam home run. Now, the boys had to protect that 10 – 4 lead in the top of the 6th, the last inning (there is time limit on games). They gave up two runs, but hung on for the victory. Sean played the first half of the game in left field and the second half behind the plate.
I helped umpire this game, calling the bases. In all the umpiring I have done, this was one of my busiest days. I definitely got my exercise today. Hmmm, maybe I should do this more often. I dont remember the last time I had to make this many calls at the bases in a little league game like this. A bunch of them were fairly close too. No one yelled at me, so I guess I did alright. Umpiring always makes the game more interesting.
Sean’s next game is Wednesday evening. I will have to miss this one too, as i leave Monday morning on a business trip and wont return until Thursday evening.
Sean’s Baseball Team Off to 2 – 0 Start
May 4, 2006
Wow, another game down for Sean’s team and they are 2 – 0. This from a team that hasnt won very many games the last few years. They won this one 12 – 3. Sean was again the starting catcher. Unfortuntely, I wasnt able to attend the game. It hurts when I cant make one, but the game was on the Ft Huachucha base which is pretty close to 45 minutes from the house. Since work is 45 minutes from the house, thats quite a drive to make a 5:30 start time. I normally would cut out early to make it, but missed half a day Monday with a doctors appointment.
Saturday the game is back here in Sonoita. I think I might be umpiring that one.
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