The boys battled through three innings, and trailed 5-2 against a flame-throwing 14 year old before they went to the pen and brought in a flame-throwing, junk-ball throwing 14 year old who had our kids way off-balance and flailing at pitches.Screencaps Jr.came in, got his first taste of an elevated mound for the first time in about two months and he struggled.
A few walks and hard singles later and we were going home with a 12-2 loss.Our opponent didn't hit a single ball in the air over our infield, but they must've had 8-10 singles into holes.VEGAS LITTLE LEAGUE PRESIDENT ACCUSED OF SPENDING LEAGUE MONEY ON STRIP CLUBS AND ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION MEDSMy message after the game to wrap up the season was simple: You guys didn't turtle after facing adversity early in the season.
We were a complete mess early on, but the boys ripped off five straight wins before losing last night.I explained how a boxer will turtle against opponents he fears.Last night, we didn't turtle.
I had a boy take an 85 mile fastball to the small of his back that was one of the most brutal hit-by-pitches you're ever going to see and hear.The kid could've turtled.
After catching his breath and refusing to show he was in pain, the boy got up and stole second base.The boys were mentally and physically tough this season.Onward they go to other sports and activities.
Hopefully I made a difference in their lives this summer.Quick observations from last night: Email: [email protected] Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got.Screencaps Page: Read the latest Screencaps️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes.
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