[Rachel]

I did 2 college games this weekend. After 5 1/2 months of no softball the pitches came in pretty fast that first inning. I called acouple of high ones that made the coach groan and me swear to myself under my breath. Once I slowed down it got better. I did manage a softball sized purple bruise off a foul tip about 2" away from the pelvic protector and another smaller one through my shin pads on the knee cap. If I wouldn't have had padding on the knee I think the knee cap would be gone now.