In the top of the 4th inning, we were up 7-4 with Aidan on first and me on second. Louie hit the ball to 2nd base and got Aidan out running to 2nd. I rounded 3rd and went home and I got out at home. That was 3 outs. I ran out to the mound. I was pitching for the first time in my life. Strike one. My first pitch ever was a strike. Strike two. Ball one. Ball two. Strike three. Batter out! I struck out the first batter I had ever faced.
I pitched for 2 innings and in those 2 innings, I pitched 33 strikes and 15 balls. The final score was 17 - 13. Southborough wins! Stay tuned for our playoff games later this week.
Click on the title of this post to see some video of me on the mound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC8ZXhLbSkQ
33 STRIKES! Excellent! Sounds like your first time pitching was quite a success. The video was fabulous. You should definitely thank your fine videographer!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like Southborough is going into the playoffs with quite a reputation as the team to beat. No matter how the playoffs turn out, your team has had an amazing season.
Rest up that arm for later this week! Good luck in your next game!
The Armstrongs
Jeffrey,
ReplyDeleteThe video was fantastic! Congratulations on your first time on the mound and for getting back your hitting groove. We're hoping that your first playoff game goes well so we can see you play on Saturday. If not, we'll just enjoy the day in Southborough.
While all the players on your team looked pretty spiffy in the red, white and blue uniforms, your coaches looked a little sloppy. They appeared to be wearing the nice blue coach shirts, but their shorts of were of different styles and colors. Also the shoes were not standardized. Maybe the head coach could get his act together before the playoffs begin and take the coaching staff on a shopping trip to get nice dress khaki shorts for all (not the kind with the messy big pockets that the teenagers wear) and some coordinating shoes and socks. Or you could suggest they order monogrammed plaid shorts from Lands End and have them express shipped. Either way, encourage then to do something, because they are bringing the whole team down.
Love, Aunt Mary
Jeffrey,
ReplyDeleteYour team has been doing well and it sounds like you're a good pitcher too. What is your team's record?
Dillon
look like a natural on the mound. Congradulations on a super baseball season and good luck in the next games. What seed did you end up at for the tournement games ? The quads are waiting to be rode.
ReplyDelete"V" is definitely for VICTORY when you have a pitcher like #19. I can't wait to hear about playoffs.
ReplyDeleteMaybe when you are in Iowa, you could try to strike me out????????
See you soon, Dawn
Hey Jeff - Can't wait to see you in a couple weeks. Maybe we could play catch or something together. Good luck in the playoffs - stay calm and believe in yourself! WE ALL miss you!
ReplyDeleteLove you - Aunt Kristi