Today Michael had an afternoon game. The first inning took 45 minutes - and after it the game was tied 5 to 5. Then the other team went up 10 to 5 & got us out 1, 2, 3. For the 3rd inning Michael went in and pitched. Since the length of the 1st inning, if the other team scored even one run, the game would be over. So - the pressure was on. Michael struck out batter one, batter two and then walked a man (after having 2 strikes). Then he struck out the fourth batter to end the inning. Their team had a chance to come back and tie it up - but they only scored 2 runs, ending the game 7 to 10.
Although they lost the game, Michael did an awesome job pitching. He came home with the game ball. One the way home he said, "Mom, do you think I earned my spot as a starting pitcher after that?" I told him that I sure hoped so, as he did great. We will see. This is the first season the kids are pitching - and they just started pitching the whole game last weekend. Until then they had 3 innings of pitching machine & the rest kid pitch until the time limit was up. Usually it was one or two innings. So - they are all very green.
I am a very proud mommy. Wanted to get a picture with him and the game ball, but my camera was at school. Will take it later in the week.
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