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Today was my first game for 2014. I think I shined my shoes three times the day before. I starched my pants, ironed my shirt and donned my new hat. While dressing at the field I got those same old butterflies in my stomach. I have read and read the rules and I know my game but I am still learning. The butterflies were just a reminder that the games is coming.
After the pre game meeting at home we were set to play. I cleaned the plate and before lowering my mask I have to admit that I stood there a few seconds and took it in again. I thought where else would I rather be right now. A sense of joy came over me. No wax on wax off moment but a feeling that this is the best seat in the house to see a game. Down goes the mask and a loud play ball. Man, this stuff is fun. |
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We never stop here in So. Cal 89 degrees today This weekend 13 games over 3 days Last week 6 on Saturday and 2 Sunday This week we start working Rec ball
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I hear you, we haven't had the new snow recently, but my front lawn had 15-20 on the ground I would guess. At least a warm up is coming, meaning that we can start to have flooding issues. I get the field HS season will be really interesting for the assignors this spring. They deserve it after what the winter sport assignors had to deal with (including myself).
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