Umpires as Humans!

[Gulf Coast Blue]

Oldest had early game this evening........Yay.....she got done in time to go to Religious Ed.....and I get home a couple hours earlier than usual.....

Our Area UIC was BU in my oldest's game tonight.......

He has a great field presence and has been around the game so long he always seems to know what to say when the need arises.........

Late in the game.........Daughter at F6 and a steal of 2nd.......she attempts to lay the tag just a tad before the ball arrives........which results in a "Safe" on the stealing runner.........I could see D#1 kicking herself a little on her mistake.

Offensive coach calls time to talk to his batter. I see BU amble over (from C position) to my daughter and they chat for a minute during the timeout, when he goes back to his position........she's got a big smile on her face......

After the game..........I asked him what he said to make her smile..........

He said that all he told her was......."C'mon now Lauren......you know this......ball first.....tag second....Repeat after me.....ball first.....tag second" "We can stay here all night until you get it right."

Just a small comment.........and it turned her frown into a smile.

Joel