May 14: Sparks VS Stingers

Well, we almost got this one! 14-12 is pretty darn close! You all hit the ball so well tonight - twelve hits!!

Abby had three hits (and two RBI), Nikki, Carly, and Kelly each had two hits, and Sophia, Esther, and Taylor had one each. Esther's single was her first hit of the season, while Taylor knocked out her first double! Great job!!

I'll tell you this; if the Stingers hadn't played such excellent defense, we would have scored lots more. What's important, though, is that you're being aggressive when you're batting - willing to take a chance. That's a really good thing.

Star of the Game honors awarded to:

Nikki - 4 at-bats, 2 hits, 2 runs scored, and 4 stolen bases

Esther - 3 at-bats, her first hit, a run scored, and a stolen base, and an excellent infield play, throwing out a runner at first.

Honorable mention to Katie, who got on base every time she was up - all walks - but also stole a base, scored a run, and made two nice defensive plays to get two runners out at first base in the same inning.

In other news...

If Paige seemed a little distracted, it might be because she spent the afternoon hanging out with her new best friend Lee Dewyze. At least he had his limo drop her off at the game.

Congratulations to Taylor, Allie, and Paige, who all made the Pom Squad! (I expect you three to be leading the cheers for the team from now on!)

Special thanks to Carly for NOT bringing her half-naked brothers to the game tonight.

You girls rock! ssssssssSSSSSSSSSSSPARKS...KABOOM!

Oh, wait - I almost forgot: I will take votes on blog colors each week. Leave your vote in the 'comments' box at the end of each post! See you Sunday!!

- Coach Drew