For a while we put a scare into the Fox Warriors, putting them
on the ropes. We played fast, aggressive softball, took good at bats, ran the
bases well. But a Fox pitching change, added to the fourth time through the
lineup gave our opponents too many bites at the same apple; they adjusted, put
good swings on the ball, and we made some mistakes on balls hit hard and soft,
the result being a 13-run sixth inning and a 16-7 loss. Halfway through that inning, as the skies darkened, I suggested to the coaches that what we really needed was lightning. Unfortunately, the thunder was only coming from Fox bats. We did finally put a
stop to the Warrior attack and got to the plate for our half of the seventh without falling victim to the 10-run rule.
Sadly, the score alone makes the loss look far more one-sided than it really
was.
One thing we are trying to learn is to limit our losses, to
take the easy out and stop the bleeding, to keep from prolonging a big inning.
While true at any level, it is especially important for JV teams, where things
can get out of hand in a hurry. Despite the game being seemingly out of hand, we did put two runners on in the seventh, but
couldn’t quite adjust to the second Fox pitcher.
I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do against Hazelwood
West tomorrow and Marquette on Friday, leading into the (apparently chilly)
Hancock Tournament on Saturday. The girls have done a good job of applying what
they’ve learned this season and are making good progress.
Two final plusses: Claudia and I have clearly mastered to
glove-bat exchange toss (see pix below) and Amy Love sent a beautiful message
to Fox re: their absurd $3 admission fee. I also complained as we entered,
suggesting schools should play people to watch JV softball, not the other way
around. Apparently not the first complaint they’ve heard. I’m looking for
parent volunteers to manage Admission Tables when Fox and Seckman come to
visit. Webster families will be issued a pass with their athletic fee. Just
sayin’....
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