Finally! We've been trying for that win all season! Great job, Sparks!
Lotsa lotsa defense in this one, girls!
Allie had two put outs
Sophia had two as well
Jenna had two put outs and two assists
Taylor made a force out at 3rd
Abby had a force out at 1st
Nikki caught a pop-up
Emily made two good throws to the pitcher from center field
We had only six hits in the game - but Jenna, Abby, Anna, and Nikki all had singles,
while Abby had another double and Sophia had her first one!
Star of the Game Honors were awarded to:
Jordan - 4 at bats, 2 runs scored, and a stolen base
Katie - our season walks leader, and always on base in position to score
Sophia - 4 at bats, two runs scored, a double, two RBI, and two strong innings on the mound
So the 'regular season' is now over, you've earned second place in the league, and it's time for the playoffs! And guess who we face first in the playoffs?
Right! The Mystics!
You all have the talent and skills and abilities to beat any team you face - you have beaten every team in the league at least once. (and yes, I'm proud of you!)
Now is the time to look back at what you've done so far, and use all those positive experiences to strengthen your belief in yourselves. You've all worked hard on your individual talents all season, and you've come together to play as a team.
Before each of the last two games, I've given you 'team goals' - something to all work to achieve together - and you've achieved what you've set out to do. Out team goals now are simple:
1) Continue to play together - talk to each other, keep each other 'softball ready,' cheer for each other
2) Stick to the basics - the 'fundamentals.' In the field, catch with two hands, make accurate throws, and get the ball back to the pitcher quickly. At home plate, watch the ball. Swing hard, run hard when you hit.
That's it!
I'm looking forward to the next game - you all keep impressing me; I can't wait to see what you do next!!
- Coach Drew
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