2 great games in 23 degrees with a cooling easterly breeze .
First game ( televised ) I based and partnered with a colleague who is an ISF Ump .
Good tight zone which promoted a hitting game .
Final score amazingly 18-16 with 5 over fence home runs 3 times clearing loaded bags .
I plated the next , again a tight zone up and down but batters box to batters box .
Sore 8-4 with 3 home runs .
Lots of action around the bases .
I have found with this zone there is more action as the batter waits , the pitcher does not dominate and has to be more accurate . Give them the insides and outs they dont moan ( as much ) and its is great for spectators and Umps .
I dont care who wins I just like the action .
Only 1 midweek game this week on Monday .
% days without softball is a long time . Envy you guys who can , if they choose Ump every day/night .
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