Two Weeks In

So we are at the 2 week mark.  The boys are definitely settling in.  They had a 3 game home stand, a 3 game road trip, another 3 game home stand and another 3 game road trip.  The last was to Walla Walla which is a grueling 7 hour drive in vans (the air conditioner on the team bus is broken).  The guys say they wind up eating at Safeway when they are on the road. When they were in WW, they asked the concession guy if he would save any leftover hotdogs for them. I can tell you from the way they devoured Dean's ribs last night, those boys can eat!  Tonight it is chili dogs.  That should make them smile.

They are super nice guys (as always) and seem to get along well together.  They are actually quite good ball players and on Sunday, all 3 made it into the article in the paper.  Jack, the catcher has a rocket for an arm and is very accurate at hitting second base to put out stealers.  Javy can turn a mean double play at second.  Steve is a consistent reliever. They all have good attitudes and don't get angry or even annoyed at poor umpiring, the whims of the coaches or the lack of crowds at the games.  They are just happy to be playing ball.  I do hope more people come out for the games as the weather improves, the Covid risk is lower and school is out.  

Better get ready to get to the game.  We have a 2 week home stand starting now. 

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