Okay, it was
softball, despite the football score. Under grey skies the Statesmen did a
remarkable job of staying focused and not playing down to the opposition. We
waited on a slow pitcher and hit several balls hard, took good leads and ran
the bases well. I’ve been on the other side (yes, even at Webster in the late
80s and early 90s, when playing even 5 innings was something of a moral victory)
and it’s tough. The girls did a good job of treating a much weaker opponent
with respect.
But it’s tough to assess
real strengths and weaknesses in a game like this. We think speed will be a
weapon for us, but it wasn’t one we could exploit to full effect in a game
where we stopped stealing in the first inning. Nevertheless, on the positive
side, every eligible girl got an at bat and a chance to play, not something
that will happen every game. The 15-run rule (15 after 3, 10 after 5) ended the contest after just three innings.
We’ll see
what tomorrow brings when we play the Markers of our neighbor, Nerinx Hall in
our first home game at Plymouth Field. It was good to see so many parents and
supporters in the stands at Affton Athletic. Again, if you would like to try your hand at softball photography, especially at away games, I am happy to loan you my camera; even a couple pictures will make this blog more interesting. It lives in my backpack, so no advance reservation is necessary.
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