"Little League baseball is a very good thing because it keeps parents off the streets." Yogi BerraI don't know if Yogi really said that, but the quote makes my family laugh!
At least one group of parents were off the street last night, as J & the Cardinals played a late game under the lights. What a great game! It actually looked like a baseball game- which, those of you who have perservered through years of t-ball and coach pitch and young pitchers understand, is significant. A few of our Spanish-speaking friends showed up to watch, and even they left fans, futbol players though they are!
J. played an inning as catcher, and then moved to first base. He had a great play at 1st, a stretch catch, keeping his foot just touching the bag, to get the batter out.
And he hit too! A solidly hit single to center that moved two runners home. Yay!The game was tied with two out at the bottom of the 4th (10pm!), and a speedster from the Cardinals stole home for the win. A dramatic, and exciting, finish.
These pictures aren't great, but I like them, the blur under the lights and all.
4 comments:
The only thing missing is the hot dogs and the apple pie!!
Joetta
Our friends were at a game till late last night, too. Who did you play?
He's playing on a 13U team sponsored by Offut in the Bellevue Rec league. They play all the games at the fields in Bellevue. Last night they played the Padres. Same team?
Go, J! We always have enjoyed watching you play first base! And such a great hit, too! Have a great season! XOXOXO, G & G
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