Congrats, 2013! You'll be the tournament sleeper - that character-building season might be just the ticket to sneak up on some teams. Good luck!
Hawk, I've so enjoyed reading your posts! Way to go Jr.!
Thanks 2BMom. Wow what a week! Come off a 3 game losing streak and win 16-5 wed night. Son went 0-2 but had 3 rbi's. Then the big game in Turner Field. They win 4-1, son goes 2-3 with an rbi. He said he felt as if he was in a video game..lol Team is now 12-5 in district, win tonight and secure playoff spot. Good luck to everyone this week.
Wow, that must have been awesome to play at Turner Field! Years ago my boys treated me to a Mother's Day tour of Tuner Field. And back when they let the hoi-polloi go to practice rounds at the Master's, I walked that course. I can tell you that the infield grass is almost as nice as the greens at the Augusta National. What a thrilling experience for 13!
Tonight begins the first district game. If the boys have their heads on right, it should be an easy win. After playing some tough out-of-district games, they are ready to get back to familiar territory.
Also, I learned something over the weekend. I'm having some issues with pain ( foraminal stenosis), and I am beginning to realize that some of my perceptions have been a little off (more than usual
) . I took the fact that 2B left Thursday's game without ice as a slight, but truthfully it was just a difference in culture.
This is the first year he has been a starting pitcher, and during our district games, even against our two most intense rivals, every time he pitched away, he was always cared for right away by the home team's trainer. He has never stepped off the field after pitching without ice on his arm.
I thought this was just the way it was done. But apparently not. So here's to you, Mr. District 5-2A Coaches and trainers, for making sure that the away team gets just the same care as the home team. You have my gratitude.
Tonight begins the first district game. If the boys have their heads on right, it should be an easy win. After playing some tough out-of-district games, they are ready to get back to familiar territory.
Also, I learned something over the weekend. I'm having some issues with pain ( foraminal stenosis), and I am beginning to realize that some of my perceptions have been a little off (more than usual
) . I took the fact that 2B left Thursday's game without ice as a slight, but truthfully it was just a difference in culture.This is the first year he has been a starting pitcher, and during our district games, even against our two most intense rivals, every time he pitched away, he was always cared for right away by the home team's trainer. He has never stepped off the field after pitching without ice on his arm.
I thought this was just the way it was done. But apparently not. So here's to you, Mr. District 5-2A Coaches and trainers, for making sure that the away team gets just the same care as the home team. You have my gratitude.
I'm hoping someone can help explain this situation. We were actually on the winning team, but we know the parents of this opposing pitcher.
Important conference game . . . 40 degrees and spitting rain/snow in 20 mph winds. Sophomore on varsity pitched pretty well against our stronger team and they were up 3-1 going into the bottom of the 7th. Our team comes up to bat and pitcher walks the first two batters on 10 pitches. Coach walks out to the mound, so we all assume he's going to pull the kid. He had thrown 100 pitches at that point in the freezing cold, had already walked a few and hit two, now walked the first two (our #8 and #9 batters). Time for him to go, right?!
Nope, for some reason that completely escapes all of us, coach left the kid in to face the top of our lineup. So, our next batter bunts and the 3rd baseman for some reason doesn't charge so everybody's safe. Long story short, a couple stolen bases and wild pitches/passed balls later (no hits) and we win 4-3.
There was no reason to leave in a very tired pitcher in lousy conditions, ESPECIALLY when he walks the first two batters. We all had rainouts all week so the coach had pitchers available. He essentially handed us the game and probably demoralized his young pitcher.
Any thoughts?
Important conference game . . . 40 degrees and spitting rain/snow in 20 mph winds. Sophomore on varsity pitched pretty well against our stronger team and they were up 3-1 going into the bottom of the 7th. Our team comes up to bat and pitcher walks the first two batters on 10 pitches. Coach walks out to the mound, so we all assume he's going to pull the kid. He had thrown 100 pitches at that point in the freezing cold, had already walked a few and hit two, now walked the first two (our #8 and #9 batters). Time for him to go, right?!
Nope, for some reason that completely escapes all of us, coach left the kid in to face the top of our lineup. So, our next batter bunts and the 3rd baseman for some reason doesn't charge so everybody's safe. Long story short, a couple stolen bases and wild pitches/passed balls later (no hits) and we win 4-3.
There was no reason to leave in a very tired pitcher in lousy conditions, ESPECIALLY when he walks the first two batters. We all had rainouts all week so the coach had pitchers available. He essentially handed us the game and probably demoralized his young pitcher.
Any thoughts?
quote:So, our next batter bunts and the 3rd baseman for some reason doesn't charge so everybody's safe. Long story short, a couple stolen bases and wild pitches/passed balls (no hits) and we win 4-3.
So, except for a couple errors this kid would have a complete game victory? Sounds like they should have replaced the catcher or 3B
I agree with Sultan. If the score was 3-1, the pitcher must have been effective against the top of the lineup earlier in the game. He probably wanted to stay in and try for the CG win.
My son got pulled after 6 1/3 after tying the school record for Ks at 15. Bottom 7, the first batter strikes out for #15, second batter hits a HR. Then he walks the next two. Coach yanks him (rightfully) and 2B was pi$$ed. Said "My arm felt great. I felt like I could have pitched four more innings!"
My son got pulled after 6 1/3 after tying the school record for Ks at 15. Bottom 7, the first batter strikes out for #15, second batter hits a HR. Then he walks the next two. Coach yanks him (rightfully) and 2B was pi$$ed. Said "My arm felt great. I felt like I could have pitched four more innings!"
Long night...waiting for the boy to get home.
We won our first district tourney game tonight, 11-1 in 5 after a rain delay. Son of Mr. Intensity Guy hit the walk-off HR. Mr. Intensity Guy has become Mr. Mellow Dude, which is a welcome change. He told me that the last time his son hit a walk-off was when he was 9 and 2B was 11. They were playing for different teams in the same organization at the same tournament.
Apparently, I watched the little guy hit his walk-off, and afterwards I said something nice to him. I didn't know them from Adam at the time. I remember the tournament but not the incident. But I'm glad they do.
2B pitches Thursday in the semi-final. I can't wait!
We won our first district tourney game tonight, 11-1 in 5 after a rain delay. Son of Mr. Intensity Guy hit the walk-off HR. Mr. Intensity Guy has become Mr. Mellow Dude, which is a welcome change. He told me that the last time his son hit a walk-off was when he was 9 and 2B was 11. They were playing for different teams in the same organization at the same tournament.
Apparently, I watched the little guy hit his walk-off, and afterwards I said something nice to him. I didn't know them from Adam at the time. I remember the tournament but not the incident. But I'm glad they do.
2B pitches Thursday in the semi-final. I can't wait!
Congrats 2Bmom...I know 2B will pitch a gem Thursday! Had to add another photo from the game Sat. 
34's team is 8-2, having beaten our three biggest rivals in the past week before spring break. Down 5-1 to the best team in the county, came back to win 6-5. 34 started the winning rally and scored the winning run. We beat this same team last year 9-7 after being down 7-1, so they were not happy to say the least.
34 is batting .600. At 5'7" and 135 pounds, he is the smallest #4 hitter in our county. Has hits in all but one game this year so he has been steady.
Nice surprise today, first practice after spring break, coach told 34 he was named captain.
Good luck to all. Four more games and the JV season is over...it goes so fast.
34 is batting .600. At 5'7" and 135 pounds, he is the smallest #4 hitter in our county. Has hits in all but one game this year so he has been steady.
Nice surprise today, first practice after spring break, coach told 34 he was named captain.
Good luck to all. Four more games and the JV season is over...it goes so fast.
Happy to report we have made it to the District Championship. S1 will be pitching relief tonight and we are hoping for a win. It has been quite a while since we have had a District Championship.
Semi-final game got rained out last night. Giving it another shot this afternoon! 2B has the start. Should be a fun evening.
Good luck to S1 and his team, LauraZA! Congratulations on getting to the finals!
And congrats to 34.
Good luck to S1 and his team, LauraZA! Congratulations on getting to the finals!
And congrats to 34.
Good luck to you and 2B tonight as well. Who are you playing?
Good luck LauraZA and 2Bmom. Last district game tonight then playoffs next weekend. We will be the 2seed in our district. Leggo!!
What a game.
They threw their best pitcher at us, and he did great...for a while.
This is the story of the kid who gets benched not feeling sorry for himself and instead getting his chance and getting the job done.
It was a rough game for 2B. He allowed 2 hits, one earned run, and was down 3-1 through 6. First time I've ever stepped away from the field to keep my mouth shut.
But the story is this. Bottom 7, tie score, player who has been benched comes to the plate. Great defensive player, but in a slump. One that the seniors wanted on the field but were overruled. Does this player feel sorry for himself and mope? No. He is ready.
First pitch. Game winning home run!!!
Championship game is tomorrow. If this kid doesn't get the start tomorrow...well, all I can say is he earned it.
Awesome!!!!!
They threw their best pitcher at us, and he did great...for a while.
This is the story of the kid who gets benched not feeling sorry for himself and instead getting his chance and getting the job done.
It was a rough game for 2B. He allowed 2 hits, one earned run, and was down 3-1 through 6. First time I've ever stepped away from the field to keep my mouth shut.
But the story is this. Bottom 7, tie score, player who has been benched comes to the plate. Great defensive player, but in a slump. One that the seniors wanted on the field but were overruled. Does this player feel sorry for himself and mope? No. He is ready.
First pitch. Game winning home run!!!
Championship game is tomorrow. If this kid doesn't get the start tomorrow...well, all I can say is he earned it.
Awesome!!!!!
Tomorrow will be the start of the 5A I and II Arizona State Playoffs. RR23JR's team won the Regional Championship last Wednesday and a spot in the playoffs. We will play a home playoff game and should be a great atmosphere.
Good Luck to everyone who will be playing in the 2nd season!
Good Luck to everyone who will be playing in the 2nd season!
Congrats 2Bmom!! Good luck today!
Good luck tonight. Hoping for big win tonight.
Congratulations, Ryanrod! Thanks, webethea. Laura, how did you do?
Y'all, we got our butts handed to us today. 14-2 in 5. We just flat ran out of pitching. That's what did us in. But, with all due respect to the umpires on this board, what a horrible performance by the umps in the tourney.
Last night, 2B hit a shot over the left field fence that trailed to the left after it left the field and hit the buildng that houses the batting cage. Everyone saw it. It was called a foul ball. He ended up walking.
Today, he's a HR away from the cycle. He hits one to right that deflects off the RF's glove and goes over the fence. E9, he touches 'em all. It doesn't go in the book as an HR, but he scores just the same. Right?
Wrong.
They called it a ground rule double! Unbelievable. Who hasn't seen that play where the ball hits Jose Canseco in the head and the ball bounces out for a HR? That wasn't the only terrible call. But the good news is this. I mentioned earlier that I have some pain issues these days. I'm telling you, yelling at umps, now that's therapy! I didn't even feel it!
Next we go to a really good private school, 2B will pitch on 3 days rest, and I'm not confident. No matter what happens, it's been a great season!
I couldn't find the specific Canseco clip on youtube, but I'm linking this because it's funny. MLB Bloopers
Good luck, everyone!
Y'all, we got our butts handed to us today. 14-2 in 5. We just flat ran out of pitching. That's what did us in. But, with all due respect to the umpires on this board, what a horrible performance by the umps in the tourney.
Last night, 2B hit a shot over the left field fence that trailed to the left after it left the field and hit the buildng that houses the batting cage. Everyone saw it. It was called a foul ball. He ended up walking.
Today, he's a HR away from the cycle. He hits one to right that deflects off the RF's glove and goes over the fence. E9, he touches 'em all. It doesn't go in the book as an HR, but he scores just the same. Right?
Wrong.
They called it a ground rule double! Unbelievable. Who hasn't seen that play where the ball hits Jose Canseco in the head and the ball bounces out for a HR? That wasn't the only terrible call. But the good news is this. I mentioned earlier that I have some pain issues these days. I'm telling you, yelling at umps, now that's therapy! I didn't even feel it!
Next we go to a really good private school, 2B will pitch on 3 days rest, and I'm not confident. No matter what happens, it's been a great season!
I couldn't find the specific Canseco clip on youtube, but I'm linking this because it's funny. MLB Bloopers
Good luck, everyone!
Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like 2B was a hitting machine.
We took a loss and we had pitching and hitting. We had five errors in the field. Our pitchers had to go out and earn five outs for a few innings. The other team deserved the win. I was proud of our boys for not giving up. They kept fighting to the bottom of the 7th.
We play Tuesday night against a team that we are 1-1 against this year. So, needless to say, it's anyones's game.
We took a loss and we had pitching and hitting. We had five errors in the field. Our pitchers had to go out and earn five outs for a few innings. The other team deserved the win. I was proud of our boys for not giving up. They kept fighting to the bottom of the 7th.
We play Tuesday night against a team that we are 1-1 against this year. So, needless to say, it's anyones's game.
On Tuesday we play in the second round of the playoffs against the #2 team in the state. They have 3 SEC signees on their team, including 2 pitchers. We get them at home so maybe the crowd will give us a little bit of an advantage.