Oops!

In this game you take 10 steps forward then you go one step backwards. It's also a game where sometimes you don't have control over things. What a challenge!

Yesterday's game was against NWArkansas, first place in the division with Springfield hot on their heels. Big game, ERA leader Osuna for NWA, win leader Kopp for the redbirds, I guess everyone expected a pitcher's dual. NOT.

Now I don't like to make excuses, but I find it very strange that the ERA leader had more runs scored in this game than he did all season, and that other guy, who brings them in low and inside at 93-95, couldn't find the zone. Both pitchers lifted early. One coach and one player ejected (the other guys). Crazy stuff.

Final score, birds 12, NWA 9.

The announcer said what he thought could be a low scoring game, was a slugfest AND he commented the zone was so tight, pitchers were throwing done the middle. Ah, that may account for the 4 HR's hit in the game (maybe 5, I lost count).

Enough said. Either way, no win, no loss by either starting pitcher.

Thanks to all who sent good wishes regarding making the TL All Star game. I appreciate it. Only one thing, son is excited but admits he is very tired and would have liked the three day break. He's tired, the whole team is tired, a bit beat up and there is still 2 full months to go. His team is now on the road for 8 days.

BTW, we got the camo jersey, along with two hat giveaways and one Stan Musial bobblehead doll! Life is good!