- Jun 12, 2015
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We got 2nd place this weekend. The whole first half of the day it was like they didn't want to be there and forgot how to play softball. They were handing out ASA rule books (score, I don't have to ask here anymore) and the coach gave the kids one after a game and told them to go read it learn how to play softball. lol Our biggest strength is our defense, which I'd usually put up against any team around. This weekend they made 21 errors! It was so ridiculous it was almost funny. They woke up eventually though.
Second place was a bit painful because the team we played had the worst sportsmanship we've ever seen. The first base coach would yell BOO loudly at our 1B if there was a play to try to startle her into dropping the ball. The parents and coaches were heckling our pitcher. My DD wasn't pitching due to how the bracket lined up, and the girl who was is pretty new. I'm almost positive it was her first time pitching in a championship so I'm sure it didn't help her stay calm to be heckled by adults. The kids were literally screaming and banging on the dugout chain link every pitch. DD said the third base coach spit on her; I'm hoping he didn't realize she was there but I have my doubts. DH said the first base coach smelled strongly of liquor. It was really not a feel good tournament at all.
DD had a good weekend though. She hit .667 off some really solid pitching. 7 singles, a double, triple, and a homerun (in the park again. Her triple was SO close to going over; one of these days). She pitched 20 strike outs and only 3 walks, not too shabby
Second place was a bit painful because the team we played had the worst sportsmanship we've ever seen. The first base coach would yell BOO loudly at our 1B if there was a play to try to startle her into dropping the ball. The parents and coaches were heckling our pitcher. My DD wasn't pitching due to how the bracket lined up, and the girl who was is pretty new. I'm almost positive it was her first time pitching in a championship so I'm sure it didn't help her stay calm to be heckled by adults. The kids were literally screaming and banging on the dugout chain link every pitch. DD said the third base coach spit on her; I'm hoping he didn't realize she was there but I have my doubts. DH said the first base coach smelled strongly of liquor. It was really not a feel good tournament at all.
DD had a good weekend though. She hit .667 off some really solid pitching. 7 singles, a double, triple, and a homerun (in the park again. Her triple was SO close to going over; one of these days). She pitched 20 strike outs and only 3 walks, not too shabby