There wasn't much time to question Noah's plan of attack when we had to take the field for our defensive half of the inning.
Bryce was going up against the bottom of the lineup, but that didn't mean much against such a good team. The seventh batter hit a hard grounder right at me. I handled it well, throwing him out at first. The next batter made solid contact, hitting a line drive down the left field line. But Jesse was there, making a diving grab for the second out. He rolled in the grass before getting up and throwing the ball back in. His catch was even more impressive than Garret's, but it should be expected from the former defensive mvp of the JV team.
The last batter was the opposing pitcher. It was clear he wasn't a two-way player like Garret, or even like the twins. Or Bryce. Bryce can bat. This dude simply swung and missed every fastball Bryce threw, whether it was in the zone or not. He struck out and we were still tied at zero after three innings.
Hey…it’s been awhile. First off, let me thank you guys for the concern. 2021 was not a good year for me and my family. Some highlights: I have serious stomach problems. My dad’s back surgery didn’t go as planned. My uncle died. I’ll talk more about these events later cuz there’s just not enough room in this. Second, I hope everyone had a good holiday and is doing well. It’s a new year so I’m going to try to be a new version of myself. First goal: start writing again. Thank you for reading <3