Mr. B. and his Blue Team play their first district tournament game tonight at 7:30 which is to be conducted like a professional event: introduction of each player, playing of the National Anthem, recitation of the Little League pledge ("I trust in God, I love my country…"), and very little coach involvement in actual play. Should be interesting. The coaches have cautioned the boys not to swing until they have a called strike on them, to improve the chances of drawing a walk. Their defense is more likely to tell, however. Despite some long, hard practices, especially the past three days, their defense still is none-too-good.
UPDATE: Nevertheless, the Blue team, which players and coaches have dubbed Blue Cheese, won 8-7. Mr. B. struck out three times so he was not happy about that. Next game is Saturday, with practices every day until then. Talk about intense.
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