Take Me Out To The Ball Game...

So last night I went to my first softball game since I was about 13. I was worried that I was more than a little rusty, the term 'sucks the big stiff one' comes to mind...

Before the game we (thankfully) warmed up and I was glad to see my catching was up to par with the more seasoned players, in fact, I was pretty good! My throwing was ok too, only 1 or 2 wonky throws...I was feeling good about myself.

So as the 'spare' (I could only sign up as a replacement player since I signed up late) I was put out in right field AND batted last...not the most dignified of positions..but what the hell.

The game started out fairly well, I actually caught a fly ball to get someone out, the rest were foul balls. My first 2 times up at bat I struck out...I think I was too eager to hit one out of the park...damn my enthusiasm!!!

My third time up at the plate I finally made contact..and the fucking ball landed right into the left fielders mitt...I was out.

Then...top of the ninth with my team loosing...first batter hits a single, second batter also hits a single..third batter...strikes out...fourth batter hits a popup and gets out...then it's me!

Holy crap...9th inning, 2 outs, 2 men on base and we're losing by 3 points...if I hit a homer I've tied the game and I'm the hero...if I get out we loose the game and I continue to be a loser...

I swing on the first pitch...contact!......the third baseman reaches and snags the ball right out of the air...game over...I'm a loser....