Ever wonder why you do this

[Andy]

My last HS game this year was like John's. Second round of the state 5A playoffs.

0-0 through 7 innings, the visitors had bases loaded with one out in the top of the first, but home pitcher struck out the next two batters, then really settled down. Scattered hits throughout the game, but no serious scoring threats, both pitchers throwing lots of strikes.

Bottom of the 9th, two outs, two bloop singles put runners on first and second. Next batter gets count to 3-2, fouls off several pitches, then hits a soft line drive toward F6. Ball clears F6s glove by about 2 inches and rolls into left field. R1 on second was off on contact and is rounding third with a possible play at the plate. Throw from F7 was a little off line and R1 slides in to score the winning run. Great ball game and a perfect way to end my HS season.

These games make all of the blowouts and ugly ones worth it!