Baseball Season Over...Sort Of

Carson had his last game of the season a few days ago. This was a GREAT game....certainly the best of the year. His team was the 2nd seed in the tournament and they were paired up against the #1 seed for all the marbles. I think that Tara and I were more nervous about the game then Carson was.

At any rate, our team came out sluggish as they usually did all year and the other team hung 3 runs on our guys quick. The rest of the game was back and forth. In the top of the 6th inning (the last inning for this age group) our guys came back from slightly behind to take a 9-7 lead.

When the other team was up to bat in the bottom of the inning, our guys recorded two quick outs and began to 'celebrate'...they were hugging and high-fiving, and pouring champagne over each other's heads (not really...but they were excited). Then, the other team loaded the bases and brought their best hitter to the plate.

All of the parents, including Tara and I, were nervous. Their best player lined one to the 2nd baseman who snagged the ball for the last out....and our guys really began to celebrate! It was the best game all year, by far.

Here are a couple 'action shots' taken of Carson during his last game as a Junior Saltdog:

This season is in the books HOWEVER, Carson tried out for a select baseball team and made it. Now, he plays for the Dominators, a very competitive select baseball team made up of 8 year olds....and they've already started practice gearing up for fall ball and a winter tournament.

Great game and season Carson (undefeated)....and good luck with the new team.