Double-header last night with Ian's crew and they won both; not a huge surprise as they are 23-2, but it was nutty how they scored two and won by one run in the last inning. The top of the same inning (Bandits were in the field) the other team had NO outs and bases loaded (and we were down by 1)... we were doomed. Our pitcher struck a kid out - 1 out; next hitter our right fielder caught a high drive to the outfield (play of the game and out #2) then he overthrew the pitcher causing the catcher to go after the loose ball (leaving home uncovered). Seeing this Ian sprinted from his third base position to the plate (beat the runner who was trying to score) and received a great throw from the catcher to tag out the runner at home (out #3 as they dodged a huge bullet). The kids had one last at-bat and they came through with 2 to win. By far the most exciting game of the year.
The second game our kids won 17-5 and was semi-boring. One more week of regular play then the final tournament.
ScottyD asked to have this forwarded :
Starting June 29 through July 20 (4 Tuesdays) 10 mileish TT aero & non-aero divisions. $10 entry with cash to top 3 in aero & non-aero. Women & Jr's race free. Just south of Ash Grove at Bois D'Arc Conservation Area. Smooth roads. Low low traffic. First rider off # 6:30pm. More info: scottdunsmuir@gmail.com
I guess this is a lead up to the MO State TT Champs (held in JC, MO).
Pre-registered for the racing two days (this Fri & Sat) at the BreakThrough Tour of KC. I did a modified version (raced all three days) of this race last year, but I honestly don't think my legs have 3 days of efforts in them this year (and am doubting if they have 1, honestly). Last year the Longview crit splintered quickly on the multi-turn and ungulating course; I finished with the first chase group and I think ended up 11th. I've never done Saturday's Cliff Drive loop, but it is supposed to be really cool (loosly translated lots of suffering). Looking forward to racing with teammate and gracious host for the night CRUSTY; haven't seen him since last cx season. Hoping to have decent form and then race in Lawrence, KS next weekend only on Saturday.
...Ian is trying to talk me into taking him with me this weekend and catching a Royals .vs. Cards game (in KC) in between racing. Good idea, but his mom will never let it fly... unless (to be continued)...
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