I just got back from the Oregon LL 11/12 All Star state championship game which the little league team my son played for a few years back was in the final.
Our pitcher threw one of the best games I have ever seen a 12 year old throw. He is a little guy, couldn't weigh more than 100 pounds. The opposing pitcher was a 6 foot lefty fireballer.
Our kid had a terrific off speed pitch that made his fastball look like heat, and he had great control the entire game. The contrast between the two pitchers was really something.
I've seen plenty of 12 year old man childs who can mow down opposing batters. Somehow that isn't nearly as impressive as seeing a kid PITCH so well.
He took a perfect game into the sixth inning, where he finally walked the leadoff, then retired the next three for an absolutely beautiful no-no.
He is the #3 pitcher on the team! What a great performance, and in the biggest game of his life to boot.
Now they are on their way to the regional. What a big day in this kid's life.
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