Starting Pitcher vs. the Giants

On Sunday May 3rd, my baseball team played against the Giants in our MSBL league. They were undefeated at the time and averaging 18 runs a game.

When I arrived at the field for the game and started getting loose they asked me if I wanted to start the game. As in be the starting pitcher for the game. That was awesome. Of course I said yes. After not getting to pitch at all last year I had worked my way to be one of the top 2 pitchers on my team this year.

The game went well. I ended up pitching 6 complete innings and gave up 5 runs, but I think only about 2 or 3 were earned. I also had a very good day hitting. I went 2 for 3 with 2 rbi's. This raised my batting average after 4 games to an impressive 0.545.

Cetainly playing well helps make the game a lot more fun. Although we lost, I am having fun playing this year. Michelle laughs at my kid-like desire to try to get the team together to practice on our off days.

This is real competitive baseball. I've got to enjoy it while I am able.

Here are some pictures taken by Julie Lane who is a professional photographer and the wife of one of my teammates.