Happy Mother's Day

Good morning. Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there whether they are bullpen moms or bullpen grandmoms or not...it was their day! Our weather and day were spectacular and I took the weekend off from writing about my favorite subject....my bullpen son and bullpen family. So, back to work...

This weekend's series was a very important one for both teams. Last week, our team was in first place in the conference and looking pretty slick. Sadly, last weekend's series against the other first place team ended with the team losing 3 out of 3 and dropping them into 6th place. No problem, so they thought when they flew to play the last place team. This should be a sweep, the guys thought....yet, that was not to be....so here is a quick recap....

Friday's night game was pretty much a disaster from the first inning on....they lost big....and made 8 errors in the field. Only two earned runs were scored yet they lost by 9. On Saturday, they tightened up and only had one error. They did win by 1 run. Yes, Buddy did get into the game for 1 batter and gave up a hit and run. I must say that he looked very professional giving up that run (always looking on the bright side). He was then taken out for a right handed pitcher. Happily, the team held on to win the game. Sunday was the big game of the series. The starting pitcher was amazing and had a no hitter after 5 innings. Unfortunately, the team lost in ten innings. So, they go home winning one out of three....the guys and coaches are not happy. Perhaps it is time to shave the mohawks....

The team will play 2 games this week to prepare for next weekend's home stand. Hopefully, Buddy will pitch to more than one batter. Tink and I will bring Grandmom and Grandpop to this game. Grandmom has something going on with her right eye. Whereas Grandpop lost the hearing in his right ear last week (probably fluid from allergies), so this will be an interesting ride, game, and trip. Grandpop can see but not hear...Grandmom can hear but has problems with her eye....so he will tell her what is going on and she will listen to the announcements for him...a match made in heaven....by the way...55 years of marriage this June...well done, folks...definitely a diamond anniversary....Although as far as I am concerned, after 5 years....each anniversary is a 'diamond anniversary.'

Since school is out, the freshman have been staying with the guys who have apartments. I am not sure how Buddy is going to react to sleeping on an air mattress in the middle of someone's living room with no privacy. He never slept with anyone until he moved into the dorm with a room mate this year, so he is not accustomed to sharing his space. Living with a group of guys is much different than living with a family. We have distinct roles, as the house is clean and there is food in the cupboards. This is going to be quite an experience for him. It may make or break him. I will be watching and taking his calls and text messages as he adjusts to this special kind of mayhem.

With that said, the team will practice today and Buddy will be pitching a bullpen session with the coach. It is time for the team to get back on track. The playoffs are only for the top 6 teams. Buddy's team is hovering between 5th, 6th, and 7th place....they have to win to take the bus to Ohio for the championship. What a great way to spend Memorial Day. Have a good day....