Softball

We finished up Mikkele's softball season yesterday. This was her first year of girls pitch. Her team ended up doing really well in regular season play and finished 3rd overall. Since they did so well they got to go to the tournament. It was double elimination tournament that went Monday-Wednesday of this week. Teams were from all over, even as far away as Manti. We won our game Monday, but lost 2 games yesterday. Mikkele and I were both ok with that though. It was hot, and the kids were getting tired. If they kept winning they could have played up to 4 games yesterday. So we're ok being done.
Mikkele is still figuring out the game a little, and trying to decide which position she likes the best. She decided she doesn't like playing catcher. She tried pitching a little and wants to pitch more, but needs to get a litle stronger and more accurate. She mostly played outfield and 1st and 2nd base. She is pretty aggressive when she is up to bat. She really wants to smack the ball. Because of that she struck out a bit, but when she hit the ball she did great. She even sacrificed her body a couple times and took a couple hits. But hey...it gets her on base and moves runners. No problem with taking one for the team every now and then. And of course since it's girls pitch and the girls are still learning how to pitch there are a lot of balls pitched and there is a lot of walking. Which makes for some REALLY long innings.
So overall it was a good season, she learned a lot, got a lot of good experience, and I'm glad it's finally over. :)

Up to bat waiting for that perfect pitch.

Good eye. Way to watch it.

Playing center field. The outfileders play really far up since the girls don't typically hit the ball past the dirt of the infield.

Hitting the ball during tournament.

Scoring a run during tournament. This is the game that they won.

Team picture after the last game yesterday.