Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a sports writer? I have and I often think what would I write after witnessing such a horriffic slo-pitch game, like I played, last Tuesday!
It's easy to write about a great game you've played -- the amazing hits, the great diving catch. But when your play is akin to the Bad News Bears on their first day at training camp, you pause to ponder if the article is even worth writing. And as I did this, I was struck by the fact that our audience needs to know the truth. The Boyd Biking & Adventures Blog readers are not a fickle bunch - they want to read the truth and will still stand by your side. Right?! So here are the Game Facts. Enjoy faithful reader and know that the gravel rash I have on my ass and leg from a failed attempt to catch a ball will heal more quickly than my bruised ego.
Game Facts:
- At bat, I went 2 for 5. I left people stranded on base, hit into double plays and probably would have been better if I had just gone up to the plate and swung three times in a row prior to the first pitch and then sat back on the bench : )
- In the field, I played short-stop. I was quickly identified by the other team as having a bad game and they made their best attempts to hit the ball to me, so I could drop it, fumble it or watch me roll on the dirt in a feable attempt to stop the ball.
- As for the rest of the team. Well, we all had a bad night. But most of them are engineers, so you have to give the smart kids a break every once in a while!
- All in all, we lost. The good news is we did seem to get better as the game went on. The bad news is that the other team did get more intoxicated as the game went on. I think there is a connection.
Until next time - hit the batting cage this weekend and work on that swing!
3 comments:
Maybe you could work with Ethan a bit!!! His first practice/team meeting was on Monday and when he was playing third base he fought the kid who was "running" - they both thought they had the priveledge of standing ON the base... then when he ran to first, he didn't know to run to second when the next kid ran to first... ahhh it's gonna be a LONG ball season I think! Alcohal isn't an option for me!!! Anyways - hope that makes you realize that "it could be worse"! Better luck next time :)
Tough game Scotty.
What the heck were you doing playing shortstop???
We gave you the nickname: "wheels" growing up playing ball for a reason... you all-star center fielder you.
Paul
Lou -- I remember those ball days when my Dad used to coach! That would have been great to see Ethan protecting his territory! Hope to see you next weekend before the GT.
Paul -- I played field the first game, but the hard hit ground balls killed us and usually rolled into the field. Coach put me in SS to try and cut down on those. And when I'm not totally useless, it does help! Hope your trip to Princeton goes well - send pictures of the house development ASAP!
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