Monday, July 21, 2008
Those Crazy Kids - Part Deux
Well, those tough Greater Richland Little League 11s are still hard at it in the Washington State Tournament. After getting down 3-1 in the first game against Walla Walla Pacific, they roared back and took control, winning 9-3.
Jake delivers a strike against FWN
That's why we play the games. After all was said and done, FWN had self destructed under pressure. Their #2 pitcher didn't have his stuff, and wasn't used to facing our patient hitters. After the first walked-in run, he was lifted for the clear #1 hurler, who fared no better. He gave up several more walked-in runs, which led to a complete dismantling in a less than stellar game, and GRLL won 14-6. Two more wins and they play for the State Championship. The loss was especially devastating for Federal Way, as they used up 4 pitchers, and may have a very difficult time containing the team they play in the consolation bracket. ESPN 960 AM sought out interviews after the game.
Sports Radio interviews winning pitcher Jacob Anderson and Manager Gary Heid, among others
Again, solid pitching and timely hitting were the hallmarks of the victors. This time, the defensive lapses did not cost Greater Richland, and the season that no one thought would happen continues. The toughest part for us, of course, is breaking away from the team family for our long planned family vacation - the subject of this blog. We have gone back and forth on whether we could have Jake ride out the tournament with his buds, then be transported to us at some point in our journey, but when it came down to the tough decision, Jake made peace with himself and made the right choice. We leave tomorrow before dawn on our flight to DC.
That set up the match-up against the highly favored Federal Way National team. They are representing the host District. They crushed their competition en route to winning their District tournament. Their district perennially produces the the State Champion. They "drew" a first round bye, advancing automatically to the second round with out expending a pitcher. After scouting our Walla Walla game thoroughly, they concluded they could get by with starting their number two pitcher. Need I say more?
Jake delivers a strike against FWN
Sports Radio interviews winning pitcher Jacob Anderson and Manager Gary Heid, among othersAgain, solid pitching and timely hitting were the hallmarks of the victors. This time, the defensive lapses did not cost Greater Richland, and the season that no one thought would happen continues. The toughest part for us, of course, is breaking away from the team family for our long planned family vacation - the subject of this blog. We have gone back and forth on whether we could have Jake ride out the tournament with his buds, then be transported to us at some point in our journey, but when it came down to the tough decision, Jake made peace with himself and made the right choice. We leave tomorrow before dawn on our flight to DC.
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