Tonight we are at Rivergrove Park as the Tigers take on the Tigers 2. I managed to keep my word and went for a short walk on the trail along the park...while Andy sat and chatted with another parent! It is a nice trail with a lot of hills to climb. I didn't go too far since I was alone and a girlfriend was coming by the Park to say 'hello'.
The game started right at 8:30 p.m. and Aaron remained on the bench as our team took the field, with # 1 pitching. It was a very quick inning, which ended with the first batter hitting and getting caught; the second walks; and the next two striking out.
Bottom of the first and our first batter walks; the second hits and is safe on first. The first run comes in on an over-pitch. The third and fourth batter walks...and the bases are loaded. The fifth batter hits and 2 more runs are scored. Aaron goes up to bat and fouls a couple before walking...and the bases are loaded again. The seventh batter walks, and 1 more run is scored...and the bases are still loaded! Batter number eight hits and 2 more runs are in, including Aaron's. The ninth batter has strike three but the catcher drops the ball, and he is safe on first, and another run is stolen. Batter number 10 hits and another run is scored. The eleventh batter hits right through the pitcher and he is safe on first, while another run is scored. OMG, I find it hard to believe that this team is also an AAA team! Batter number twelve, hits and is out at first; batter number thirteen hits and another run is scored; batter number fourteen is hit with a pitch and walks...and the bases are loaded again. The next batter hits and is caught. Aaron is up again in this first inning...with 2 outs. He hits and is safe on first and another run is scored. The seventeenth batter walks...and the bases are loaded again! Batter number eighteen goes up and the pitcher balks...and a runs comes in, with the bases still loaded. The batter hits and is out at first, with Aaron trying to score. I counted 14 runs but the scorekeeper said it's 13 runs...and 2 broken bats in this inning alone!
Number 1 is back on the mound as our boys take the field again. The first batter hits and is safe on first, and the next three all strike out!
They are using the same pitcher for the bottom of the second. Maybe they don't have many pitchers or already used them up earlier this week. Our first batter gets hit with a pitch and walks; the second hits and is safe on second; the third strikes out; the fourth hits and is safe at first and 1 run is scored but the runner is out at third. It seems like Winter returned with a vengeance as it is COLD now!!! My fingers were getting too cold to take photos. The final batter hits but is out at first. This inning felt like a real game. We only got one more run.
The boys take the field again and number 1 is still pitching. Aaron is sent out on second (I guess he won't be pitching tonight)! The first two batters struck out and the third fouls a few before popping up and getting caught.
Top of the third and they send back the same pitcher. Our coach switched Aaron for number 15. Our first batter hits and is safe on first; the second walks; the third gets hit with a pitch and walks...and the bases are loaded. The fourth batter pops up but the pitcher drops the catch and its too late the get any outs or stop the run from being scored. Batter number five also pops up in the infield so the infield fly rule applies and he is out. Batter number six hits and is out at first but 1 more run is scored. The seventh batter walks...and the bases are loaded again. Time is called and they finally changed the pitcher. Batter number eight hits and 2 more runs are scored.
Time is called and the game ended because of the mercy rule. Thank God it did too as it was freezing cold.
Number 1 is back on the mound as our boys take the field again. The first batter hits and is safe on first, and the next three all strike out!
They are using the same pitcher for the bottom of the second. Maybe they don't have many pitchers or already used them up earlier this week. Our first batter gets hit with a pitch and walks; the second hits and is safe on second; the third strikes out; the fourth hits and is safe at first and 1 run is scored but the runner is out at third. It seems like Winter returned with a vengeance as it is COLD now!!! My fingers were getting too cold to take photos. The final batter hits but is out at first. This inning felt like a real game. We only got one more run.
The boys take the field again and number 1 is still pitching. Aaron is sent out on second (I guess he won't be pitching tonight)! The first two batters struck out and the third fouls a few before popping up and getting caught.
Top of the third and they send back the same pitcher. Our coach switched Aaron for number 15. Our first batter hits and is safe on first; the second walks; the third gets hit with a pitch and walks...and the bases are loaded. The fourth batter pops up but the pitcher drops the catch and its too late the get any outs or stop the run from being scored. Batter number five also pops up in the infield so the infield fly rule applies and he is out. Batter number six hits and is out at first but 1 more run is scored. The seventh batter walks...and the bases are loaded again. Time is called and they finally changed the pitcher. Batter number eight hits and 2 more runs are scored.
Time is called and the game ended because of the mercy rule. Thank God it did too as it was freezing cold.
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