Spencer started up with a club baseball team back in January. The team was just forming so it was great to be able to get in on the beginning of the team. Being an original team member has its perks. However, being on a new team also has its downside. the kinks.
Wow, our little team had a few kinks too! The first tournament we played it was pretty rough. We looked like a little league team trying to play with the big boys. I am thankful, however, for our amazingly patient and knowledgeable coaching staff. The continued to work the boys hard and teach them how to be great players.
Well this past weekend it all paid off.
Spencer up to bat - Spencer has been in a batting slump. He has really been struggling at the plate for some strange reason. It is like a freezes out there. He is amazing in the batting cages and when they are doing warm-up hitting but then when he faces a kid in the game - nothing. Well in this game he had a VERY timely hit. A single to right field, which allowed the go-ahead run to score!
During pool play the coach will put the boys at different positions, and on this particular game he had Spencer at second (he is usually Right field), Apparently Spencer felt the need to prove himself over at second with this AMAZING snag! Yes, that is the ball in his glove!!!
We ended up winning the Championship in our bracket and the excitement in the faces of these boys was absolutely priceless!! Even the coaches were giddy!
Instead of trophies they got rings. I think it is pretty sweet!
Way to go Raptors!!
2 comments:
Way to go Spencer! That's awesome! Miss you guys...
So awesome!!! There's nothing quite like the thrill of victory - especially when it's been so elusive! Believe me - we understand that. I am so proud of Spencer and his determination - and that great hit and snag!!
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