1st Softball Tournament

This past weekend A was in her very first softball tournament.

Her team did pretty well. They played 4 games and finished in 4th place.

They won 2 and lost 2. The first loss was by only 1 run...it was a nailbiter of a game.

The second loss was played without the coach and his daughter who went home Saturday evening and came down with a stomach virus. So, the girls had someone new pitching to them.

She played GREAT and had a lot of fun. She was really looking forward to the tournament and

at one point the thought of losing and having to play a lot of games in one day was very appealing to our softball loving girl. However, she soon realized on Saturday, after playing 3 games, that it was more tiring than she thought.

She had a couple of other firsts in this tournament. She usually plays 2nd base, but got to play shortstop in the Sunday game. I hear she did a fantastic job (I had to miss the game due to M's naptime and R not feeling so well). And in their 3rd game on Saturday, she slid into 3rd base and was SAFE! Really, she should have been out, but who are we to argue with the ump when the call goes our way. hee hee She was so excited and I think a little shocked as well.

This coming weekend our park is hosting a Fall Classic Tournament. This will be R's first tournament. She is looking forward to it as well. This is a double elimination tourney as well, so we will be there for at least 4 games (2 for each girl). I am pretty sure there are 10 teams in R's division, and have heard rumor that there are 18-22 teams in A's. This one is starting Friday night. Hopefully we will find out tonight when our first games begin. Will keep you posted...