Batter Up, Real world

Game 1 in Ryleigh's softball career is in the books.  She singled her first pitch she saw.  Starting out 1.000 is pretty good.  Followed that up with a K.

Defensively played a little 3rd base and outfield.

Game 2 Wednesday.

Also tonight was Addyson's first shift as a 16 yr old.  She's able to work longer shifts and is a checker now also.  

When she got home I asked her how was it. "im tired dad". Oh darling, welcome to the real world.

Coed Softball Update

So last week there was no update.  I made it to Pickard Park for the 2nd game but it was cancelled due to the field conditions.  So we just practiced and laughed and had a good time.

This week we had 2 games on the rock field.  Early too so we were going to get them all in.  I brought Brayden along with me this week and he hung out with 2 other boys and in the dug out with our team.  He had a great time.  I was going to leave half way through the second game, but an injury had me and Bray staying the whole game.  He was out cold a minute or so after getting in to bed.  Was proud of him, he was a good boy tonight.

As for the games, we played PB Slammers and Westview.  We got up on them early.  Not by my help.  I popped up the first 2 at bats.  The pitches dropped as I connected and hit a foul pop up to 1st and then to the pitcher.  My third at bat was a line shot back to the pitcher.  The final at bat came in the final inning.  Down 6-5 had 2 guys on 2nd and 3rd, time for redemption.  First pitch was inside...next pitch I hit it pretty solid, but dont get it at swung through with the bat at the right moment.  A deep pop out to right center.  Game - Set - Match.  Reminded me a little of my Little League Lookback.  Ended game one 0-4.  I did have a couple catches in center though.

Game 2 was against WestView.  I played 3b this game.  Was planning on only playing a couple innings then heading out but in the 2nd they had a guy get hurt and one of our subs went to play for them.  As for the game.  I had a couple nice plays at third and pegged out the runners.  I did come up with one bad toss but wasn't going to get the runner anyway.  Also had a line shot to me. Batting I went 2-2 with a walk, an RBI and 2 runs.  SHould have been 3 but on the walk, I tagged up from third and ran home, slid and touched home.  I watched the ball bounce into the catchers glove as I was at home.  Was called out.  Sat up and asked the ump.."really?  I was out?  Didn't beat it?"  He said that "well from my view it looked as if you were out"  So he wasn't sure and doesnt the tie (i beat it) go to the runner?  Well we won,13-6 and I batted better. Need more reps.  Not as much as last year but doing more kids stuff.

Had a great time with Brady there.  The team loved him and so did the other teams.  Thursday Nights are definitely my favorite because of our team!  See ya next week.

The 0-7 slump hurt a bit....

Season	7	15	4	3	0	0	3	3	2	0	0.467	0.667	0.600
	H	AB	1b	2b	3b	HR	R	RBI	BB	K	AVG	SLUG	OPS
Game 2	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500
Game 9	2	2	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	1.000	2.000	1.000
Game 10	2	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000
Game 11	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000
Game 15	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000
Game 16	2	2	1	1	0	0	2	1	2	0	1.000	1.500	2.000

Coed Softball Update

Last Night, though we got monsooned we had our softball game.  We were playing the defending champs for the second time this season.  The first time we played them we lost after giving up 15 runs in the first inning.  This game was much different.  We played the full 7 innings and had a great overcast lighnting background to go with it.  The guys for their team hit it pretty good, over our heads the first few innigns but we only gave up a few runs.  We just couldn’t hit.  The bat I usually use wasn’t there and the bat I was using I just couldn’t get used too.  All 3 of my at bats were a mirror of each other, hit to 3^rd base deep in the hole and gunned out at first.  We lost the game 10-1  but we were competitive as that sounds, we were decent.  I didn’t playt he second rain soaked game.

Updated Stats.

Season	5	9	3	2	0	0	1	2	0	0	0.556	0.778	0.556
	H	AB	1b	2b	3b	HR	R	RBI	BB	K	AVG	SLUG	OPS
Game 2	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500
Game 9	2	2	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	1.000	2.000	1.000
Game 10	2	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000
Game 11	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000

Coed Softball Update

Last night I was able to get back to Indianola and play some coed softball back with my team.  I’ve missed the past 3 weeks due to kids stuff.  My boy and oldest girl both had stuff going on, and I want to be involved so unlike last year when I missed 0 games, I missed 7 so far this year.  But I got to get both in last night.  We played a team we should and did beat and then also a team we just have fun with.

The first game I had a couple of nice hits.  My first one I had ducks on the pond, ripped it to left center and 2 runs got in.  The second at bat I hit it to left and motored around into 2^nd with a slide.  Got the knee a little bloody and the shirt even dirtier!  Got stuck out there on 2^nd after leading the inning off with a double.

We ended up winning in dramatic fashion after giving up a few lazy runs, we scored in the bottom of the 7^th and won.

Next up was a game vs the Rivals.  Have a lot of fun just jawing and stuff with them and joking.  I had 2 at bats against them in this game too and got singles both times.  Both times the girl behind me hit it to the shortstop and we got doubled up.  Lost the game.

Overall it was a good fun night.  Really missed hanging out for a little bit with the team.  It was really a nice stress reliever and break.  I showed up there with an upset stomach and feeling exhausted, left feeling really good, and a lot of energy.  Should be able to get to at least a game or so next week.

Stats:

Season	5	6	3	2	0	0	1	2	0	0	0.833	1.167	0.833
	H	AB	1b	2b	3b	HR	R	RBI	BB	K	AVG	SLUG	OPS
Game 2	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500
Game 9	2	2	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	1.000	2.000	1.000
Game 10	2	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000