Quick post before the team dinner this evening.
I pitched the first game vs the NorthStar Ninjas -- we were sailing along after 5 with a nice 5-1 lead after getting 3 runs in the 3rd and 2 more in the 4th.
The top of the 6th came around and it was a bit of a circus show -- I didn't register an out and the Ninjas plated home 5 (they have a run rule limit) and took the lead at 6-5. We tied it up in the bot of 6th with one run. The 7th inning started with a strange twist - I looked around and the Ninjas had the bases loaded prior to the first batter coming to the plate. I looked at Jacques Jones and said, "Is this a new camp rule?" - I was thinking since it was tied up in the last inning the camp was trying to see if runs will be scored to end the game a bit faster, but no rule changes, Jacques and Tommy Watkins were just trying something on us since the prior inning they left the bases loaded. It was kind of funny. The 7th inning begins in regular fashion -- meaning no one on base -- they do plate a run in the top of 7th and we go to the bottom of the 7th looking for a walk off. Well it was looking real pretty - we loaded the bases with nobody out. Our batter hits sharp grounder to first - the 1B man grabbed the ball, touched first and spun and threw home and he's out as well - WHAT? - 2 Outs now and a runners on 2nd and 3rd - it was a great play and one of those "only at fantasy camp moments". The next batter redeems the day as the very next pitch was driven over the LF head and both runners score to win the game 8-7. Whew!
The 2nd game Kevin took the mound - I will keep this brief -- we lost the game 4-0 -- all runs were unearned and we couldn't get anything going against CJ who pitched real well and had some fine defense behind him. A win for the 6905ers team who now are also 1-1 for the day.
I didn't get to see how the afternoon games fared since I had to chug a beer and then head back with the family.
Tonight is a great team bonding moment with going out to eat - should be fun.
Let's hope tomorrow I can find a hit - I went 0 for 5 today -- slow start -- i probably should have had 2 hits maybe 3 - but a couple of nice defensive plays didn't let me find those fantasy camp hits you can get.
120 pitches later.....it's time for more ice.
Nice write up. Enjoy the evening and get after it again tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteAfter all, someone once told me,”Ya can’t have a come back with out a set back.”
I’m rooting for ya!🙋🏽♀️⚾️💨