Exactly 2 months to-the-day since the 'accident' Erik returned to the mound tonight in a start for the Maxim Yankees (www.maximyankees.com) in Reno versus the Reno Astros. He went 3 innings (39 pitches).
Final line: 3 IP, 0 runs, 0 hits, 2 Ks, 2 BBs, 1 ball hit out of the infield. There was one comebacker which was fielded nicely and one popup to the pitcher which was dropped (1st inning) but the runner was subsequently thrown out.
The first 6 pitches were balls, but he settled down and he looked good, confident and happy to be there. Many, many friends made the drive to be in attendance...including his pitching coach since age 9 and families of friends. Lots and lots of hugs in the stands after the outing.
Luckily for me, they served beer and I utilized an average of 1 per inning. YIKES!
AND...I subsequently won over $100 in the casino after the game...must've been my luck day - huh?Now he wants to hit in the doubleheader tomorrow. Oh geez! What am I going to say about that!
Again, thanks for all your support!
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. I wish I could have been there to join in the fun.
