All Stars


4 of our guys got picked for the All Star team!  Quite a difference from last year when we had only one pitcher  Of course, Dalton was selected and he got the WCL Player of the Week!  He is on fire!  I think every young single girl in town is after him.  The other evening he left at 4PM to go "berry picking" with a friend.  No dude would ever go berry picking, so I am pretty sure it was with a girl.  He got home long after Dean and I were in bed and no berries!  Last night he buzzed out right after dinner, again, in late.  I'm glad he is having fun.
Rhyse has really come into his own without Isaac. He has a wicked sense of humor.  Earlier in the season, Dean asked him what pitch he would use in certain situations (0-2, 3-2).  The answer was always "curve ball".  He last pitched on July 4, then again on the 10th.  He came in as short relief in the 8th, walked a bunch of guys, but only held them to one run.  In the 9th, he struck out all 3 batters on FAST BALLS.  He was just as surprised as everyone else that he found a fast ball.  He said he just couldn't find the plate in the 8th inning.
Our catcher from last year, Dutton made the All Stars for Cowlitz.  He is stoked to be coming back to PA as a hero.  I messaged Brandon from last year who is out with shoulder surgery.  He misses ball so much.  It's an addiction.  For me too.  I can't believe I watch their games night after night and never get bored.

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