Tonight I saw my son and his lifelong baseball buddy in their first HS game at home. It was a very emotional time for me even though I couldnt show it on the outside. You see I have coached his buddy and my youngest son since they were 7 at every level in the summer. They are now both freshman at my HS. They have worked so hard for many years dreaming of the day they would step on our field as players. Tonight Pratt and Jeff were the battery. Yes pitcher and catcher as Freshman on the varsity in the home opener. What happened? Pratt throws a no hitter 9ks and 2bb. Jeff threw out both baserunners of the game on steal attempts. To see them out there is one thing but to see all the hard work pay off in such a big way was awesome. They are both extremely talented but I know that they have worked so hard to put themselves in this situation. I know they have a long way to go they are only 15. But man what a feeling. You know the great thing about coaching is you have sons every year playing. And every night one of them does something that makes you proud.
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, but that's 3 years down the road. Keep us informed on how your season goes.