Another bruised plate ump

[kono]

What is it with these guys that don't wear their gear. I've been seeing this more and more.

1st game in the State playoffs. PU again has no gear other than a mask, ball bag, and possibly(?) a cup.

It's clear from the getgo that F1 is not going to hit her spots. When my DD calls for an outside pitch, sets up for an outside pitch, and it comes in the dirt inside - there ain't a whole lot she can do about it. Blue is gonna take some shots.

By the 5th inning or so, Blue is tired of taking his shots (he's been nailed 3 or 4 times). DD is frustrated because F1 isn't anywhere close to hitting spots and is still in the game (that's another pet peeve, but I won't get into that). Blue takes a shot on the shin. The next pitch comes in low (ball 4)and PU does a funny little dance for nothing that has everyone laughing. Someone offers him my gear which they know is in my truck. He mentions to Steph that it's her fault that he's getting beat up.

Bad move. Steph turns around and tells him that it wouldn't hurt so much if he had some gear on. The rest of the game, they were snipping at each other - I was surprised that she didn't get tossed. Considering the game situation, I'm not sure she would have minded.

Was she wrong for her comments?? Yup! Did Blue deserve them?? Yup!

-Kono