One of his hits in Game 2, was inches away from being a home run!!!
ADDITOIONAL DETAILS SOON...
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Busy Sports Day...May 10, 2016.
Today Ariana and the girl's relay team represented St. Benedict's at track & field. After running twice the girl's placed 2nd. Way to go, girls...
Later in the day Aaron and his High School's team had their first 2 back-to-back games. The schedules changed this year and the games are earlier in the day. There was no way for me to make it to the field to catch any of the games, so I had to rely on Andy to get me a couple photos!!!
T12 - 2016 Tryouts
This afternoon we headed down to the Rogers Centre for the 2016 T12 tryouts.
TO BE UPDATED SOON...
TO BE UPDATED SOON...
Monday, May 9, 2016
Mothers Day...Games 3 & 4
Most moms were having breakfast in bed but I was already on my way out the door, as it was another set of early morning games. This morning we headed over to Bindertwine Park in Kleinberg, Ontario, to finish the series against the Athletics! This time the drive for us wasn't too bad, taking just over 20 minutes to get to this park.
This morning we got a chance to officially meet a few of the other parents on the team. This Season we are one of two new families to the team.
Cardinals vs. Athletics...Game 3
This morning was a lot colder than yesterday morning...you could almost say it was freezing and because this park is located down in a valley, you needed a light jacket or sweater!
Just as I made myself warm and comfortable in a nice spot for taking photos and answered a long distance phone call from my BFF in Trinidad, the coach came and handed me his scorebook! I guess I will be multitasking today!!!
The Cardinals being the away team today, were up to bat first. With 1 run already scored, 2 on base and 2 outs, Aaron goes up and hits a nice one, bringing in 2 RBI's, and making it safely to first. He wastes no time in stealing second but is left there when the next batter strikes out.
This morning we got a chance to officially meet a few of the other parents on the team. This Season we are one of two new families to the team.
Cardinals vs. Athletics...Game 3
This morning was a lot colder than yesterday morning...you could almost say it was freezing and because this park is located down in a valley, you needed a light jacket or sweater!
Just as I made myself warm and comfortable in a nice spot for taking photos and answered a long distance phone call from my BFF in Trinidad, the coach came and handed me his scorebook! I guess I will be multitasking today!!!
The Cardinals being the away team today, were up to bat first. With 1 run already scored, 2 on base and 2 outs, Aaron goes up and hits a nice one, bringing in 2 RBI's, and making it safely to first. He wastes no time in stealing second but is left there when the next batter strikes out.
Aaron was sent out to cover right-field as there is a chance he may be used as a reliever in this game. The inning ended quickly with 3 up 3 down and no runs for the Athletics.
No one scored any runs in the second inning.
With one out and one on base, Aaron goes up and hits and makes it to first base, and brings in another RBI...which was the only run in this inning.
Bottom of the third and Aaron is now covering second base. The first and second batters strike out and Aaron throws out the third at first base.
No runs for either team in the fourth inning as it was 3 up 3 down for both teams.
Top of the fifth, Aaron goes up and hits the first pitch and it's caught in left-field! We managed to get one run before the inning was over.
Bottom of the fifth with 2 on base, our pitcher is struggling and time is called. I didn't even realize it until Andy came and told me they are putting Aaron in to finish the inning. This reminds me of RY Cardinals when they would call him in around the same time, in this same situation, to finish it! The inning didn't take too long but a couple errors at short cost the team 2 runs. It didn't take long for the questions to start! How long has he been pitching like that? Does he always throw the ball that way? Yep, he is one of a kind...
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| He's one of a kind, for sure... |
Top of the sixth Aaron goes up and hits the first pitch again and it's caught in right-field. The team got another 4 runs, bringing the score to 9-2 for us.
He's back on the mound for the bottom of the sixth and it took a measly 7 or 8 pitches to get the 3 outs!
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| Yep, the face is back!!! |
The Cardinals take the win for Game 3.
This time we get a 20 minute break before the boys begin Game 4. Aaron comes off the field to sit next to me and everyone, and I do mean everyone, comes over to shake his hand. Wow...I guess he left his mark early again.
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| So much passion, when he pitches!!! |
Cardinals vs. Athletics...Game 4
For the second game of the morning, the Cardinals were out on the field first, with Aaron covering second base. The Athletics wasted no time in securing 2 runs. With 2 already out and 2 on base, Aaron takes a nice catch to end the inning.
The Cardinals didn't get any runs in the first and the Athletics didn't get any more in the second.
Bottom of the second with 1 out, Aaron goes up and hits the first pitch right to first and he's out. Still no runs for the Cardinals when the inning ends!
The Athletics got 2 more runs in the third, giving them a big lead.
The third inning was the most successful inning in the game for the Cardinals. The runs kept coming and the boys tied the game in no time. With the game tied at 4 runs and 1 out, Aaron goes up to bat and the Athletics decides to change their pitcher! After 2 strikes and a couple fouls, he hits one in centre-field, and makes it safely to second base! This was the third time he made it to home plate (for the weekend) but the first time his run actually counts! His first run for the Season. The team got a total of 9 runs in this inning that went on forever.
The Athletics got 3 more runs in the fourth inning, bring the score to 9-7, still for the Cardinals.
Bottom of the fourth with 1 already out Aaron is up to bat. He hits and you could hear the sound miles away as he breaks the bat...and its the most expensive bat in his bag (a brown marucci)! Dad's going to be happy!!! He makes it safely to first and wastes no time stealing second and third, before the next batter is finished batting. He is running home when the ball is thrown to catcher and I honestly thought he would be tagged out, but he managed avoid the catcher and slide into home-plate...and he is covered in sand. Whew, that was a close one! Everyone is cheering and I heard a parent telling his younger son "that was a professional move"! The team only got 2 runs in that inning, one of which belonged to Aaron.
The Athletics scored 1 more run in the fifth but the Cardinals didn't get any.
The Athletics didn't score any runs in the sixth but the Cardinals got one more. Aaron went up to bat but strikes out after fouling a few.
The game ended due to the time-limit, with another win for the Cardinals. Final score was 12-8.
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| There's no way to be a perfect mom, only a million ways to be a good one... these 2 make it easy! Happy Mother's Day!!! |
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Opening Games - Mother's Day Weekend
Life Does Begin...when the Season starts!!!
Today is the day we look forward too, all Winter long...the start of the Season and the opening games!
After what seemed like a very long winter, it's a somewhat beautiful weekend here in Toronto...weather-wise! For today's games, we headed down to Ajax, Ontario, to what will be know as the teams' home field...Hermitage Park. We live out in the west-end of Toronto and Ajax is in the east, so it's a bit of a drive for us...taking just over 45 minutes each way, depending on traffic.
I have been waiting for this day for a very long time as this year Andy has been more involved in the Winter/Spring training. I went out to a couple of the sessions, but I haven't had a chance to see the entire team as yet.
As we were packing our stuff in the Jeep and getting ready to leave, I could hear a cardinal singing outside, and it sounded like he was very close. I came out just as Andy is running inside to call me, and to see him sitting on the electrical lines right above where the Jeep is parked. I know it's no coincidence that "this" bird is always around. After a few minutes he left and then came back on the electrical post near Aaron's room, and he was singing beautifully as we continued to get the stuff ready to leave.
Today is the day we look forward too, all Winter long...the start of the Season and the opening games!
After what seemed like a very long winter, it's a somewhat beautiful weekend here in Toronto...weather-wise! For today's games, we headed down to Ajax, Ontario, to what will be know as the teams' home field...Hermitage Park. We live out in the west-end of Toronto and Ajax is in the east, so it's a bit of a drive for us...taking just over 45 minutes each way, depending on traffic.
I have been waiting for this day for a very long time as this year Andy has been more involved in the Winter/Spring training. I went out to a couple of the sessions, but I haven't had a chance to see the entire team as yet.
As we were packing our stuff in the Jeep and getting ready to leave, I could hear a cardinal singing outside, and it sounded like he was very close. I came out just as Andy is running inside to call me, and to see him sitting on the electrical lines right above where the Jeep is parked. I know it's no coincidence that "this" bird is always around. After a few minutes he left and then came back on the electrical post near Aaron's room, and he was singing beautifully as we continued to get the stuff ready to leave.
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What a nice way for Aaron to begin the new Season!
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This new team practice during the week and play only on the weekends, and all games are double-headers (meaning the games are back-to-back, and we face the same team twice) and each game is 7 innings long.
The traffic wasn't too bad for a Saturday morning and we dropped Aaron off on the field right at 8:00 a.m. Most of the other players were there already or just pulling up. As Andy forgot to pack the folding chairs, we headed out to the stores nearby. The game was scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m., and nothing changed from last year...because Andy didn't get us back to the field on time!
Cardinals vs. Athletics...Game 1
As it is the Cardinals' home field, the boys were out on the field first. When we got there, the bases were already loaded. Aaron was covering second base and I am not sure how many runs, if any, were already scored. As it is our first time with this team, I didn't know anyone to ask what the score was, but it didn't take long for the boys to get the third out and get out of the inning.
The traffic wasn't too bad for a Saturday morning and we dropped Aaron off on the field right at 8:00 a.m. Most of the other players were there already or just pulling up. As Andy forgot to pack the folding chairs, we headed out to the stores nearby. The game was scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m., and nothing changed from last year...because Andy didn't get us back to the field on time!
Cardinals vs. Athletics...Game 1
As it is the Cardinals' home field, the boys were out on the field first. When we got there, the bases were already loaded. Aaron was covering second base and I am not sure how many runs, if any, were already scored. As it is our first time with this team, I didn't know anyone to ask what the score was, but it didn't take long for the boys to get the third out and get out of the inning.
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| Covering Second... |
Bottom of the first with two already out, Aaron goes up to bat and he hits the second pitch. It was real close but he is called out at first. The team got only 1 run in before the inning ended.
Aaron went back out to cover second, and neither team scored any runs in the second or third innings.
The Athletics didn't get any runs in the fourth inning either. Aaron goes up second to bat and he hits a nice one (and I mean a really NICE one) in centerfield...but it got caught! The winter training and building those muscles really helped with that hit. He has been working on building some more muscles since January and we recently started seeing the results of his hard work and determination.
Top of the fifth with two already out...and it was every mother's nightmare! A pop up just outside the infield behind second base. Aaron is running backward with his eyes on the ball. He calls it but the kid in right-field is also running in towards it, with his eyes also on the ball. The ball lands in someone's gloves and they both collided! The other kid fell first and then Aaron tripped over him and fell. Time is called and the coaches rushed out into the field. I could see the other kid getting up, but not Aaron. Andy is trying to tell me he's ok but I didn't see him getting up and couldn't understand why. After a long few minutes he finally gets up and I could see him wiping his face. I told Andy he was bleeding or something but he is trying to tell me no. After a few more minutes Aaron walks back to his position and the game resumes. Aaron ended up getting the third out when he gets the ball and tags out the kid running to second. When he comes off the field I immediately see the cut on his nose just between his eyebrows (just like a mark Andy has from an injury when he was younger)! His forehead and chin are also bruised. He tells us he is alright but knowing him the way I do, he will say anything just to stay in the game.
In the bottom of the fifth the Cardinals got a few runs in...and I am still not sure what the score is or who is in the lead!
Top of the sixth and Aaron takes another catch but this time he makes sure to look around a couple times before the ball landed in his glove. He also got the third out to end the inning.
Bottom of the sixth and Aaron goes up to bat. He hits another nice one, this time in left-field and makes it safely to first. He quickly steals and slides into second...kicking up some sand in the process. Me, I am just happy he's NOT wearing white pants this season. With 2 outs he is waiting on third to score but the next batter gets caught in right-field...so Aaron's run doesn't count!
Top of the seventh and there's another broken bat. So far there were a total of 5 broken bats between both teams...and those bats are not cheap! Someone finally said the score out loud, and its 5-3 for the Athletics. Another run is scored and then we changed our pitcher, who quickly ended the inning before any more runs could be scored.
Aaron went back out to cover second, and neither team scored any runs in the second or third innings.
The Athletics didn't get any runs in the fourth inning either. Aaron goes up second to bat and he hits a nice one (and I mean a really NICE one) in centerfield...but it got caught! The winter training and building those muscles really helped with that hit. He has been working on building some more muscles since January and we recently started seeing the results of his hard work and determination.
Top of the fifth with two already out...and it was every mother's nightmare! A pop up just outside the infield behind second base. Aaron is running backward with his eyes on the ball. He calls it but the kid in right-field is also running in towards it, with his eyes also on the ball. The ball lands in someone's gloves and they both collided! The other kid fell first and then Aaron tripped over him and fell. Time is called and the coaches rushed out into the field. I could see the other kid getting up, but not Aaron. Andy is trying to tell me he's ok but I didn't see him getting up and couldn't understand why. After a long few minutes he finally gets up and I could see him wiping his face. I told Andy he was bleeding or something but he is trying to tell me no. After a few more minutes Aaron walks back to his position and the game resumes. Aaron ended up getting the third out when he gets the ball and tags out the kid running to second. When he comes off the field I immediately see the cut on his nose just between his eyebrows (just like a mark Andy has from an injury when he was younger)! His forehead and chin are also bruised. He tells us he is alright but knowing him the way I do, he will say anything just to stay in the game.
In the bottom of the fifth the Cardinals got a few runs in...and I am still not sure what the score is or who is in the lead!
Top of the sixth and Aaron takes another catch but this time he makes sure to look around a couple times before the ball landed in his glove. He also got the third out to end the inning.
Bottom of the sixth and Aaron goes up to bat. He hits another nice one, this time in left-field and makes it safely to first. He quickly steals and slides into second...kicking up some sand in the process. Me, I am just happy he's NOT wearing white pants this season. With 2 outs he is waiting on third to score but the next batter gets caught in right-field...so Aaron's run doesn't count!
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| Thank God, it's NOT WHITE PANTS!!! |
We got a few more runs in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game, and then the game ended as soon as the winning run was scored.
Way to go Cardinals...winning the first game for the Season!!!
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| Sacrificing her weekend to cheer for her brother!!! |
Cardinals vs. Athletics...Game 2
The umpires changed their shirts and switched positions and we were ready for game two. This time the Cardinals were up to bat first. Neither team scored any runs in the first inning.
With one already out, Aaron goes up and hits one in the right-field but it is caught just as he make it to first base. The inning was over without any runs for us. The Athletics didn't get any runs either.
Still no runs in the third inning, for either team! With 2 outs, Aaron goes up and he strikes out on a full count. |
| Scooping the ball to for the 3rd out in the 4th inning (photo courtesy of Ariana KD) |
From there, I got distracted with other things and didn't keep track but the Cardinals lost the second game...by one run.
Not bad for opening the season...each team taking home a win!!!
Aaron finally admitted that his head was still hurting from the fall, so we had to keep an eye on him, just in case. He came home, threw his uniform in the wash, took a shower, ate and took an Advil and went right to bed...at 4 p.m. I had to wake him up later in the evening to make sure he was ok before letting him sleep through the night. Apparently he blacked out for a couple minutes after the fall and that was the reason he didn't get up right away. When I asked why he didn't tell the coach and he said, "I didn't want them to pull me from the game because I wanted to play"!!! Yep, that's my kid alright...
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Life Begins...When the Season Starts!!!
Yes, it certainly does!
I have been silent for while due to my hectic work schedule and all the other stuff going on. I still have a lot of updates to finish from last season but hopefully I can get them done soon.
Aaron has been busy with School and doing very well. He completed the Co-op program with the Long Term Home Care facility in our neighborhood, and he successfully completed his First Aid training and already received his certification. He has been learning to drive and getting ready for his upcoming G2 testing. Baseball practice has already began for his High School's team too.
I have been silent for while due to my hectic work schedule and all the other stuff going on. I still have a lot of updates to finish from last season but hopefully I can get them done soon.
Aaron has been busy with School and doing very well. He completed the Co-op program with the Long Term Home Care facility in our neighborhood, and he successfully completed his First Aid training and already received his certification. He has been learning to drive and getting ready for his upcoming G2 testing. Baseball practice has already began for his High School's team too.
Last night he umpired his first game for the Season...a Rep AA game between Martingrove and East York and took the position behind home plate...
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