- Oct 10, 2011
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We played our first HS game of the season last night. It was great to have been able to play 4 scrimmages in the last week to prepare for this one. It was a non conference game against a team many have said is one of the best in the state. They have 4 girls that play together on a Gold team and all have been signed to D1 Schools. The pitcher will play for Jacksonville University this fall. We only had 3 balls that made it out of the infield. We've won our conference the last 3 years but have a young team this year. All 9 play travel ball however. I was excited that DD got moved to the 5th spot after a strong 4 scrimmages at the plate. She didn't fair well though this time
She got hit with a fastball her first up at bat and her calf is swelled up today and down right ugly. She tried to foul off a ball and it got caught, and then struck out. So a .000 average to start the season.
What was so exciting about this game was the defense. Their players were hitting consistently against our pitcher but the defense was making plays that just made your jaw drop. This was HS ball! I've seen hundreds of TB games and this was the most exciting defensive game I've ever watched. Several double plays and at one point DD had 4 outs in a row at 3rd for a total of 5 in the game.
This was the first I've really been apart of the HS scene. With a great turnout, the announcer calling names over the speakers...just all of the friends etc...in the stands. I can see why some love HS ball because we certainly don't see that in TB. I know not many games will be like this. Monday we play a team that has only won one game in 3 years, so I'm going to cherish it.
In the past DD would have shut down with that kind of hitting, so I'm glad she's growing mentally and making it up on the field.
Oh, we ended up winning the game by one run in 9 innings (ITB) DD got her name in the paper for pitching a complete game in the win LOL. Of course it was a mistake as she's never pitched a game in her life.
Thanks for listening.
She got hit with a fastball her first up at bat and her calf is swelled up today and down right ugly. She tried to foul off a ball and it got caught, and then struck out. So a .000 average to start the season. What was so exciting about this game was the defense. Their players were hitting consistently against our pitcher but the defense was making plays that just made your jaw drop. This was HS ball! I've seen hundreds of TB games and this was the most exciting defensive game I've ever watched. Several double plays and at one point DD had 4 outs in a row at 3rd for a total of 5 in the game.
This was the first I've really been apart of the HS scene. With a great turnout, the announcer calling names over the speakers...just all of the friends etc...in the stands. I can see why some love HS ball because we certainly don't see that in TB. I know not many games will be like this. Monday we play a team that has only won one game in 3 years, so I'm going to cherish it.
In the past DD would have shut down with that kind of hitting, so I'm glad she's growing mentally and making it up on the field.
Oh, we ended up winning the game by one run in 9 innings (ITB) DD got her name in the paper for pitching a complete game in the win LOL. Of course it was a mistake as she's never pitched a game in her life.
Thanks for listening.
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