Southpaw Pop,
Are you out there? How did game 3 go?
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Never mind. I know the answer. Congratulations! We'll see you next week!
Raider06,
Sorry I was unable to respond in a timely manner. Too many things happening at the same time.
Yes we are looking forward to a Raider match-up.
Note: This past Saturday in Lubbock was the worst day in all the years of watching baseball that I have ever experienced. The wind blew R to L at 40+ mph, helping the pull hitter, and kicked up the south plains area dirt. Now readers may know why soooo many runs were scored. The strike zone was sometimes inconsistent because not only was it hard for the pitchers to keep the dust out of their eyes, but the catchers and umpires were looking directly into the dust storm.
We are ready to move southeast to get away from the wind. Raider06, see you down the road.
Sorry I was unable to respond in a timely manner. Too many things happening at the same time.
Yes we are looking forward to a Raider match-up.
Note: This past Saturday in Lubbock was the worst day in all the years of watching baseball that I have ever experienced. The wind blew R to L at 40+ mph, helping the pull hitter, and kicked up the south plains area dirt. Now readers may know why soooo many runs were scored. The strike zone was sometimes inconsistent because not only was it hard for the pitchers to keep the dust out of their eyes, but the catchers and umpires were looking directly into the dust storm.
We are ready to move southeast to get away from the wind. Raider06, see you down the road.
Sounds like a wonderful day. Look me up Wednesday & I'll say hello. I'm sure I will have the video camera right behind home plate. I'm pretty sure my son #14 will be on the mound Wednesday.
I will be sure and say hello. Your son has had/is having an outstanding season. My son, also #14, should get his opportunity to throw. I only pray the wind is reasonable or doesn't exist. There is a part of me looking forward to seeing his match-up with this past summer's Burk Bandit players. Should make for an interesting re-union.
Good luck and looking forward to meeting Wednesday & Friday.
"Let's Play Ball"
Good luck and looking forward to meeting Wednesday & Friday.
"Let's Play Ball"
Raider06,
Your son, for a sophomore, is quite the competitor. Eventhough he gave up a couple of runs in the 1st, un-earned, he kept throwing his stuff and it worked until his team-mates got the sticks going. As is for my #14, your #14 can compete and be successful without throwing the magic 90+ mph fastball. I was impressed how the W.F. coach was patient with your son. The coach obviously has confidence in your son's abilities, competitiveness and is willing to let him work out of trouble in high risk situations. I am sure your son respects his coach for showing that type of confidence in him.
This was a hard series(week) for my family and especially my son. Dalton was so looking forward to throwing his best stuff against his Burk Bandit friends.
Dalton is disappointed by the team's loss & elimination from the 4A High School Baseball Playoffs, but my entire family has been strengthened by God's reminder that baseball is ONLY A GAME when we view it as it relates to LIFE & DEATH.
Good luck next weekend. I will continue reading about the success of the W.F. Rider Raiders & your #14. If time allows, stop by this summer to watch my #14 throw for the Burkburnett Blacksox.
Your son, for a sophomore, is quite the competitor. Eventhough he gave up a couple of runs in the 1st, un-earned, he kept throwing his stuff and it worked until his team-mates got the sticks going. As is for my #14, your #14 can compete and be successful without throwing the magic 90+ mph fastball. I was impressed how the W.F. coach was patient with your son. The coach obviously has confidence in your son's abilities, competitiveness and is willing to let him work out of trouble in high risk situations. I am sure your son respects his coach for showing that type of confidence in him.
This was a hard series(week) for my family and especially my son. Dalton was so looking forward to throwing his best stuff against his Burk Bandit friends.
- However, my dad - Dalton's Papa passed on Monday night. Papa has been blind for the past 20 years, never saw Dalton compete, but always asked how he did and did they win?
Dalton had to miss a Tuesday practice.
He was called on to throw in-relief(without a lead)in Game 1 on Wednesday.
Our entire family traveled to Floydada to attend the funeral Thursday.
We then rushed to Amarillo to prepare/attend graduation Thursday night.
Within an hour & half after graduation, Dalton got on the team bus to get to Lubbock to get a few hours sleep for the Friday 10:00am game 2.
Dalton was again called on to throw in-relief(again without a lead) in game 2.
Dalton is disappointed by the team's loss & elimination from the 4A High School Baseball Playoffs, but my entire family has been strengthened by God's reminder that baseball is ONLY A GAME when we view it as it relates to LIFE & DEATH.
Good luck next weekend. I will continue reading about the success of the W.F. Rider Raiders & your #14. If time allows, stop by this summer to watch my #14 throw for the Burkburnett Blacksox.
Pop,
I appreciate the comments. I understand your family had a difficult week and our prayers are with you. Baseball is certainly down the list of priorities of life. It shows a lot of maturity for Dalton to come out and compete the way he was asked to during a difficult time. No one wants to lose their final high school game, but the great majority of us have or will. Give him a big pat on the back and tell him to keep going. We will most likely see him this summer. I believe our summer team(Wichita Falls Reds) has the Blacksox on thier schedule a couple of times. It was my pleasure to meet you and we will see you down the road.
I appreciate the comments. I understand your family had a difficult week and our prayers are with you. Baseball is certainly down the list of priorities of life. It shows a lot of maturity for Dalton to come out and compete the way he was asked to during a difficult time. No one wants to lose their final high school game, but the great majority of us have or will. Give him a big pat on the back and tell him to keep going. We will most likely see him this summer. I believe our summer team(Wichita Falls Reds) has the Blacksox on thier schedule a couple of times. It was my pleasure to meet you and we will see you down the road.