Got a 10 inning scrimmage in last night between a few rain drops...It was good to see some baseball and friends...Ended up with mixed results...I think our team was up 4-1 after 7, but lost 10-6 after 10...tonight's scrimmage was canceled as we got lots of rain overnight...
Tomorrow is youngest's first JV Lacrosse game...looking forward to that too!
I know this is very small in the grand scheme of things, but I hope others will understand.
2013 made varsity two weeks ago and was delighted and proud that his months of off-season work were being rewarded.
First games are this weekend and he suffered a sprained wrist that is just severe enough that it's not worth risking something worse, especially in the beginning of the season for a warm-up game.
Although he completely understands he is, of course, devastated. He was to be the starting pitcher.
Just needed to share because I know we've all been there. Thank God it isn't something serious . . . just a very emotional time. He'll travel with the team and do whatever he can to help as he is doing in practice. Hopefully he'll get his turn next week.
Thanks for listening . . . just needed to tell others who feel a parent's pain for their kid since we're putting on the brave face for him.
2013 made varsity two weeks ago and was delighted and proud that his months of off-season work were being rewarded.
First games are this weekend and he suffered a sprained wrist that is just severe enough that it's not worth risking something worse, especially in the beginning of the season for a warm-up game.
Although he completely understands he is, of course, devastated. He was to be the starting pitcher.
Just needed to share because I know we've all been there. Thank God it isn't something serious . . . just a very emotional time. He'll travel with the team and do whatever he can to help as he is doing in practice. Hopefully he'll get his turn next week.
Thanks for listening . . . just needed to tell others who feel a parent's pain for their kid since we're putting on the brave face for him.
2013 Parent,
You have no idea how many of us really do feel your pain.
Hang in there,this is part of the game as your son grows and matures, just when things are looking good, things can fall apart.
Always keep in mind that this is still "just a game", and this is really just a little bump in the road.
You have no idea how many of us really do feel your pain.
Hang in there,this is part of the game as your son grows and matures, just when things are looking good, things can fall apart.
Always keep in mind that this is still "just a game", and this is really just a little bump in the road.
quote:Originally posted by 2013 Parent:
I know this is very small in the grand scheme of things, but I hope others will understand.
2013 made varsity two weeks ago and was delighted and proud that his months of off-season work were being rewarded.
First games are this weekend and he suffered a sprained wrist that is just severe enough that it's not worth risking something worse, especially in the beginning of the season for a warm-up game.
Although he completely understands he is, of course, devastated. He was to be the starting pitcher.
Just needed to share because I know we've all been there. Thank God it isn't something serious . . . just a very emotional time. He'll travel with the team and do whatever he can to help as he is doing in practice. Hopefully he'll get his turn next week.
Thanks for listening . . . just needed to tell others who feel a parent's pain for their kid since we're putting on the brave face for him.
I'm sure he'll be a great cheerleader for his teammates this weekend. Adversity builds character.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Really sorry to hear of your son's injury. We wait so long for the season to begin and then to have to watch it begin from the sidelines is very tough. We have been there too, and I feel for you.
Hang in there and be thankful that it is a strain and he will be back in the rotation soon.
Hang in there and be thankful that it is a strain and he will be back in the rotation soon.
2013, I sure hope your son heals quickly! I know it is tough, but at least it's just a sprain. Let us know when he gets back in!
Good game for 2B and his catcher last night.
http://www.gainesville.com/art...7/sports01?p=1&tc=pg
Good game for 2B and his catcher last night.
http://www.gainesville.com/art...7/sports01?p=1&tc=pg
Nice article 2BMom. Congratulations!!
Great article 2B mom. Congratulations on a great start on the mound. 4-0 way to go!
Thanks.
I'm sure bballson is mowing them down! How has his week been? And what about your sons, Laura?
I'm sure bballson is mowing them down! How has his week been? And what about your sons, Laura?
I agree, very nice article 2Bmom. I hope he and his team keep it up all the way through your state playoffs!
I hope so, too. I hope your son's team has the same success! We'll hit some pretty tough competition once we get out of our district, so it'll be good to just go deep into regionals. Still, it's been a fun season - and only nine regular season games left! 
Good to see some of our posters in the frozen north finally getting started!
I hope your son's team has the same success! We'll hit some pretty tough competition once we get out of our district, so it'll be good to just go deep into regionals. Still, it's been a fun season - and only nine regular season games left! Good to see some of our posters in the frozen north finally getting started!
Thanks for asking 2BMom. He's doing pretty well on the mound. He is 3-0 with one save. 25 innings, 12 hits, 33 K's to 8 BB's, ERA 1.68. His last two starts have been complete games. He's feeling pretty good.
Our region play starts next Thursday. Team is 8-2 right now. Bats have been strong. So far, so good. I really don't want to jinx anything, so I'll leave it at that.
Keep up the good work with Josh. It's exciting that he is having such a great year as a senior.
Our region play starts next Thursday. Team is 8-2 right now. Bats have been strong. So far, so good. I really don't want to jinx anything, so I'll leave it at that.
Keep up the good work with Josh. It's exciting that he is having such a great year as a senior.
quote:Originally posted by bballman:
Thanks for asking 2BMom. He's doing pretty well on the mound. He is 3-0 with one save. 25 innings, 12 hits, 33 K's to 8 BB's, ERA 1.68. His last two starts have been complete games..
Yeah, whatever... I'd say that sounds fair to midlin'.
In other words, AWESOME!
I'm proud IB. Just trying to keep things in perspective. No matter how good things are, they could always be better and you never know what the next start will bring. Keeps me on the edge of my seat.
Sons 1st varsity game next wed 3/23--they are predicting possible snow 
quote:'m sure bballson is mowing them down! How has his week been? And what about your sons, Laura?
Thanks for asking 2BMom. 2011 is off to a good start going 4-0 in relief and closing and a .93 ERA. He is very happy with his start and hoping to make a college decision in the next two weeks. He has worked very hard and is a great teammate and mentor to the younger boys on the team. 2014 continues to do well on JV. He is hitting extremely well but had a good dose of reality tonight going 0-3 after a 9 game streak. All in all we are happy to just be playing baseball.
Sorry to hear about your son, 2013. It's tough to miss the beginning of the season, but he'll be ready when they need him once they get going. Good Luck to him.
Great job by all the pitchers, and congrats on all the wins...nice to be playing already!
Well, first official tryouts today here. 1B has already beened named V Tri-Captain, (2nd year,he was named as a JR as well) woohoo...I believe I am more excited than him. Along with another SR and a JR.
Looking forward to our first scrimmage Fri. and the weatherma was calling for snow this morning, but haven't seen it yet, and hope it stays away!
Great job by all the pitchers, and congrats on all the wins...nice to be playing already!
Well, first official tryouts today here. 1B has already beened named V Tri-Captain, (2nd year,he was named as a JR as well)
woohoo...I believe I am more excited than him. Along with another SR and a JR.Looking forward to our first scrimmage Fri. and the weatherma was calling for snow this morning, but haven't seen it yet, and hope it stays away!
Congratulations to everyone! Laura, your young one will bounce back for sure. Let us know what 2011 decides!
I know this doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things, but it's still nice for the scrap book.
HS Athlete of the Week
I know this doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things, but it's still nice for the scrap book.
HS Athlete of the Week
Congrats 2BMom. Another nice article. Josh's scrap book will be thick when he looks back at it years from now.
Thanks, bballman. We're having a fun, fun season.
Congratulations to you and Josh! Wonderful article.
quote:Originally posted by 2013 Dad:
Congratulations to you and Josh! Wonderful article.
Wonderful article indeed!
Love these threads! Thanks everyone, for sharing!
Rhode Island High School Schedule Finally Released! Go to RI Interscholastic League Web Site
Son's team had their first games last week and went 2-1. Not a bad start.
First scrimmage today! It'll be interesting, we're young and only have 2 1/2 coming back. Can't believe they're actually going to play...
First practices in Mass today. 3-5" of snow expected. Coming down hard...
Last week was pitcher/catcher conditioning, this week is full team practice.
Sophomore catcher son found out that senior catcher is injured, so coach said they are looking for son to step up and start on varsity. Let the games begin!
Sophomore catcher son found out that senior catcher is injured, so coach said they are looking for son to step up and start on varsity. Let the games begin!
Congratulations to Josh! You are so lucky he will be playing close to home. I am not going to be as lucky but he is very excited about the opportunities at the schools that have recruited him.
Nice article 2Bmom, congrats to your son on being named HS Athlete of the Week. I especially like this comment from his coach.....
“He took some lumps when he was younger, but he has really blossomed from hard work, time and effort,” Simmons said. “He works really hard at what he loves.”
Good Stuff!
“He took some lumps when he was younger, but he has really blossomed from hard work, time and effort,” Simmons said. “He works really hard at what he loves.”
Good Stuff!
bsblson’s team has begun the HS season with a 4-2 record. Both losses were to highly ranked teams, and my son took the “L” in each game. He’s currently 1-2 thus far on the hill, but has pitched much better than his record reflects. He’s committed to a very good college, so I’ve told him that the other high schools are going to go after him with a little more vigor. I was proud of how he handled himself during his last game. He was getting pinched a little, but never complained once; he took the next sign from his catcher and went about his business. He’s swinging the bat well too, but again his BA isn’t reflected, as he’s been hitting the ball hard at people...Four of his five hits have been for extra bases. He's competing every pitch offensively and defensively, I'm proud of him. I’m just hoping for some good HSBaseballweb Karma for him and his team the remainder of the season! 
Nice article but hey, what's the deal? You get longer seasons than us AND you have eighth grade monsters! UNCLE, i want out of the northeast! Lol, jealous in New England, more snow predicted for tomorrow but sunny and scrimmaging today.
Thanks RSF21, we are supposed to wake up to 3-6" Thurs. morning...GREAT! First scrimm. is set for Fri.....we'll be looking like this again.. 
Opening day arrived yesterday and son got the start. 8 K's and one earned in a 10-1 victory. Sure felt good to be at games again!
quote:“He took some lumps when he was younger, but he has really blossomed from hard work, time and effort,” Simmons said. “He works really hard at what he loves.”
I like that, too.
Coach Simmons is the best.quote:He's competing every pitch offensively and defensively, I'm proud of him.
I like that too, bsbl247.
RedSoxFan21, think about it this way. Our senior night is April 14, so we're almost done! And you'll just be getting going. Then I'll be jealous.
Way to go Strike 3 son!
Mom of 1B, I don't know how y'all do it! 85 in G'ville today. It's snowing pollen.
75 and sunny today in Central Ky, but our first game is Thursday when the high is going to be 48 and probably 40 at game time.
I still am excited about going!
I still am excited about going!
Above is my first attempt at a picture. Blue called him safe. I think he was out....
Try again, Hawk - I want to see it!
You might have inserted the link location instead of the image location. I make that mistake sometimes.
You might have inserted the link location instead of the image location. I make that mistake sometimes.
I obviously don't know what I'm doing....
We have game today and then take off for spring break. Three of the seniors are going to Europe (Paris and Barcelona) so the rest of the team will need to step up for the non-league game next week.
Here's how to upload a photo:
The photo needs to on some public sharing site like Photobucket, or even Facebook works. Shutterfly and Walgreens photo sites work as well. All you need is the image URL.
From Photobucket, I think all the links you need are listed below each photo, or you can right click. Copy the image location, rather than the link location. Then click on the image tab above (along the green top border in the message posting frame), and paste in the image URL. Voila.
From FB, go to the album where the photo is that you want to share. Right click on the photo, then select Open link in new window. Once the new window opens, right click on the photo and choose "Copy Image Location." Then paste it into the image URL. That should do it.
The photo needs to on some public sharing site like Photobucket, or even Facebook works. Shutterfly and Walgreens photo sites work as well. All you need is the image URL.
From Photobucket, I think all the links you need are listed below each photo, or you can right click. Copy the image location, rather than the link location. Then click on the image tab above (along the green top border in the message posting frame), and paste in the image URL. Voila.
From FB, go to the album where the photo is that you want to share. Right click on the photo, then select Open link in new window. Once the new window opens, right click on the photo and choose "Copy Image Location." Then paste it into the image URL. That should do it.