An Excellent Learning Opportunity

Yesterday, the Brewers played in a do-or-die playoff game. It started out great with solid defense in the first inning. Unfortunately, the Dbacks also had great defense. In fact, I don't think either team scored until the 3rd inning. When the scoring started it came quickly with the backs going up 4-0. Then, when the game could have been over the coaches decided that an extra inning would be ok. Our Brewers were pretty dejected and certain that they would lose, but things started to come together. David got a great single to start off the final inning. Neither Zane nor I can really remember the details that well, but we remember Mick getting an awesome double and Jad hitting the game winning RBI bringing David in.

I've never seen my son that excited before. All the kids were grinning ear to ear as if they had just won the World Series. It was a pretty awesome moment. The next game is tomorrow. I'm hoping Zane has a better game all around. The poor guy was hit in the eye with a missed pop fly catch and had his glove hit off his hand from catching too close to the batter. He's ok though.

Strong Hit Zane!

What a Win!

Wow! These Brewers are starting to really get it together. Last night, they beat the Rockies, a team that completely destroyed them the last time they played. Last night, the boys continued to show that they can hit, but what was more impressive was their fielding. They were catching fly balls, chasing grounders, running to tag bases and making plays at the bag.

The parents were fired up. I thought we were at a concert we were so loudly cheering. Fun times!

When my son Zane got home from the game, he called me to share how the game turned out since I had to leave a bit early. I asked him to give me as many stats as he could. Here's what I got "5 to 3 outs Liam Zane theo & David". So, they won 5-3 and he was most proud of the defense they played listing a few of the awesome plays they made. All of the boys played well. Even the littlest ones made significant improvements and got hits and made it to 1st.

Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos from last night. Please send me some if you have any.

Liam to First

The Sisters Don't Exactly Watch

While the boys play, the sisters try to find a way to pass the time. During the last game, I was invited to play "sharks and meadows" with them. I didn't have the heart to correct them and explain that it's "minnows". Tonight, they went on an excursion to collect pine cones. It started pretty tame and quickly escalated to a serious task. They started by filling their hats. Then, they grabbed my backpack and started filling it up. When they couldn't find any more cones on the ground they took to the trees. Lily climbed the fence and started yanking them off the trees. At one point, I caught her using a scrap piece of metal she found and was tossing in the air to shake them loose. Whew! I'm glad I caught that one.

While this was happening, the boys were hitting and fielding well. They had a good game and narrowly beat the Indians 8-7.

Great Effort

Tuesday 4/12 was the first game our Brewers played with scoring and rules in play. While they showed they need improvement, they played hard and with heart. We ought to be proud!

The coaches continued to impress me during this tough game. Instead of getting tough on the kids, they continued to show patience and compassion. In fact, at one point coach Ed approached the parents and called for a positive attitude and to support the boys. It was a much needed pep talk for me and I hope others appreciated it as well.

I'm not sure how the kids did individually as I still struggle to know all their names (shame, shame). The last inning the boys batted was the most productive though as we got several hits and even a run. it was a proud moment for me as my son, Zane got on base and helped coach Ed's son Mason reach home.

The next game is Friday. Go Brewers! Please send me photos and a story to save here for posterity. Jesse.Dahl@gmail.com












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Shorthanded Game Against the Mets

Tonight, the boys played the Mets. There weren't many players for either team, but the game still went fine. This was the last practice game.

Prior to the game, coach Ed patiently assigned the players their positions. He has a great system that aims to give the players a chance to play each position.

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Friday Night Game Against the Twins

The kids are improving with every swing of the bat. In fact, there were quite a few hits to the outfield in this game. Once again, thank you to the coaches who are showing so much patience in teaching the kids the ABCs of America's game.