We looked to this game against the Lancers as a tune-up for
tomorrow’s tilt against the Pioneers at Kirkwood, and the chance to maybe give some
Orange players a shot at time to make up for a game they missed due to band
obligations.
It all worked to perfection. Because I was subbing and wanted to
save my favors to ride the bus tomorrow, Coach Cerutti took over the bus duties
and I didn’t arrive until after stretches. I had wanted to tell the girls to play this game like it was Kirkwood,
with the same intensity, the same drive that they will bring to the field
tomorrow. I didn’t get the chance, but, turns out, it wasn’t necessary, because
that’s exactly the approach they took, not only to this game, but every game. The three Orange players who came along fit right in when they got their chance (and they all got at least an AB) and will bring their energy with them and to us tomorrow.
With Nic Rikand in the circle, we dominated every aspect of the
game and she picked up her third victory. TK closed out the game to get her
work in and be ready for tomorrow. We adjusted quickly, hit the ball hard, ran
the bases aggressively (Caitlyn Boyd upped her stolen base total with two bags to
eclipse Olivia Weik’s JV record of 34, with one game to play), and fielded
cleanly, including a drop step and retreat on a fly ball in the sun by our
flex, Lydia (Lids) Beggs, who looked like she played LF every day. The Lancer
hits were basically of the infield variety and Marko erased the first when the
runner had the temerity to try to steal on her – not even close.
That’s about all I have (not even sure I have a worthy picture,
but haven’t had time to check as I write this before heading to bed). If it’s
there, well, great. If not, you’ll have to be content with the box score. See
you at KHS tomorrow for a good game and a fitting finish to a tremendous year.
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