| An epic battle on the far field in Bethel last night |
| Too many walks, missed opportunities, offset by gutsty, inspiring performances. |
| Tournament championship game; we're tied at the end of 5. |
| Top of the inning, our shortstop,
the rock, and rock star of the team, makes a rare and unfortunate error. |
| Don't worry, kid, we've all been there. |
| We are down by 1. |
| Bottom of the last inning, our lead off batter is out. Our shortstop is up next. |
| Baseball is a game of redemption. Unfortunately, it is also a humbling game. |
| Our shortstop flies out. |
| Down to our last out, our 3 hitter hits a routine ground ball to the second baseman. |
| He bobbles it; our guy is safe at first! Second baseman kicks the dirt in despair. |
| Don't worry, kid, we've all been there. |
| My Grandson comes to the plate. I have hopes and dreams. I have fear and trepidation. |
| Balls, strikes, fouls; the count is full as he takes a borderline pitch, just a little outside. |
| I can't look. |
| I can't not look. |
| Down to our last strike, Miles drive the ball to his favorite part of the field; right center |
| It splits the defenders, rolls to the fence; the game is tied! |
| Standing on second, Miles is roaring! |
| I am roaring! His joy is my joy. |
| Enjoy the moment son; I have never been there. |
| Moments later, his Brutha from anotha Mutha drives him in with the winning run. |
| Smiling faces? How 'bout beaming faces! Beaming with joy. Beaming with Pride. |
| Quite a night on that far field in Bethel last night. |
Lovely. In many ways a prose poem. I love good writing, anywhere and everywhere!
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You captured it perfectly, Dad. As the mom who missed the moment, I have heard the story from many points of view. I have to be honest. After people tell me how it went down, I always ask the same question: "What did my dad look like?" I love watching you watch your grandsons play this game that you so love. I love you Dad!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great retell! Kirk texted after the game and you could feel the excitement in that text. So glad Miles got to be the hero and loved reading the recap from you!
ReplyDeleteProud grandpa......yes it brings a huge smile to the face and a sense of satisfaction.
ReplyDeleteWhat ago Miles...U r following in grandpa's footprints but with bigger shoes.
Thi is great! I can feel the joy in your writing. Proud Grandpa.
ReplyDeletePop that was an excellent blow by blow description of the game... filled with excitement and worry... Not being there I experienced every move, the tension, the excitement.... I AM SO PROUD OF OUR GRANDSON! I WISH I WAS THERE :) :( Scream and 'carry on' for me too. Loving our grandsons is very easy and you sure do express that clearly. Love You Pop!
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