Girls softball season starts today, with our first game next week.
I just gotta say, I’m very proud of the girls I coach. We had a scrimmage against another team in our division and I think the girls had a real good time. Rain held off just long enough – this is the 3rd or 4th time I’ve been on this side of lucky with the weather – and the newest kids with the least amount of experience did a fine job. But you know what, it was the returning kids who really kicked major butt.
First off, Aja put the ball in play twice, once for a pop out to the pitcher, and once for a clean infield single. Brea, Jaydia, Sophie and Anais all contributed at the plate, and Bria, with that tiny strike zone, reached base and stole like crazy.
On the other hand, returning players really showed how it’s done. Lea is very impressive with her alertness, she was close to turning a double play on a grounder. Noa showed she’s been listening by running all the way through first base, and Kelsey did an admirable job catching. Natalie’s confidence at bat was very high, she absolutely smoked a line drive uyp the middle her first time up, and laid down a perfect bunt her second time. Yes, she hit some batters, but I chalk that up to rustiness. It did put a little fear into their hearts, more than one batter was backing out as the pitch split the strike zone.
There was more, but I’ll save my breath for when games really count. Overall my kids looked and sounded like they were having a great time, whereas the other team was kind of quiet. They were pumped up and supportive, I expect it’ll get better when Jeneba’s there to cheer.