Emily's team had a tournament on Saturday in New Hope. They played 3 games...and they lost 3 games. They just couldn't seem to get their minds in the game. Hopefully they'll play better next Saturday.
Anyway, the good news is that Emily hit a home run in the 1st game. It was a great hit....you could tell by the way the bat cracked the ball that it was going far! She took off running....and I could see the girls in the outfield not making much effort to get the ball. It was then that I realized the ball was on the other side of the fence. HOORAY! All her teammates greeted her as she came in to home plate. An hour and 1/2 later game two began and Emily went up to bat. "CRACK", she did it again! I must admit it brought a tear of joy to my eyes.
Last year, at the end of an amazing softball season, Emily told Carson "I am going to hit a home run next year....just watch". Carson, who was a graduating senior, just gave her a look of encouragement and said "OK". I remembered that little conversation as I watched her round the bases the 2nd time and felt very proud. It was exciting to witness her self-proclaimed prophesy be fulfilled. Way to go girl!
She also got to play hind-catcher for one inning in the 3d game. She was GITTY. She's been wanting to play catcher...and she did a good job. I was secretly hoping she'd hit another homer in the 3d game.... but the pitcher was incredible and struck her out. Oh well, these things keep us humble.
Way to go Emily. Sure wish we could of seen those games.
ReplyDeleteI was very proud of her for her homeruns!! Hope she will do it again soon!!
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