Softball begins!

Last Wednesday, we were supposed to have a practice softball game. A scrimmage really. No officials, just have people come out and work the kinks out, dust the rust off, warm up... whatever you want to call it. So we got out there, and had maybe 3 people bat before the lightning rolled in and the downpour started. So we did not get to have our scrimmage.

Last night, we had our first official, recorded game, and it was really obvious we NEEDED that practice game. It did rain a little bit last night too, but not as much and there was no lightning, so we played through the first inning in the rain. And it was a long inning... they scored 8 runs before we could get the 3 outs we needed to get a turn at bat. And that didn't go well either. We batted 4 people and got no runs. It was rough. But the rain let up and we played through. If nothing else, we're consistently inconsistent. We had a few new players since last year, but our overall skill level hasn't changed much. We ended up losing both games, but at least the second game was a little closer. I don't now if they just got tired of running around the bases so much, or hitting the ball so far, but we seemed to be doing better towards the end, minus a few blubbing errors on my part.

I know we figured out some spots where we need help and will make some adjustments on the field and batting line up for next week and we'll be a little more prepared as far as what to expect from people and the team as a whole. It was still fun and I had a good time playing. Softball is a place I can really find a zone and have a singularity type focus. There is nothing else when the pitcher throws the ball. It's all instinct. My ears only hear the crack of the bat and maybe someone yelling where to throw the ball to. My eyes only see the shiny neon green softball, and my body is ready to move. Time slows... and then the moment is over. It's amazing! 

I wanted to get a few pictures last night, but when it started to rain at the beginning, I put my phone (which was going to do camera duty) in a plastic bag so it wouldn't get wet. Next time. Next weeks game is an "early game" which means I'll be able to fall asleep before 11:30pm like last night. We're always looking for spectators, and early game days we usually go out for a drink or bite to eat after, which is always a good time, so if you're in the West End area, you should come out and support us!