“Do your best Ang, that’s all we can ask of you and that’s all you can ask of yourself,” said Alvin Danger as he pulled up to Prospect Field. “I’m going to be thinking of you whiffing those loud mouths … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – The Pigtails vs the Pigsties, Lady K Pitches
Larry Ferguson was drafted in the 14th Round by the Texas Rangers after his sophomore year at State. State was a powerhouse in the Appalachian Conference and Larry pitched well enough to get some regional and spotty national attention. Many … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – The Pigtails vs the Pigsties, Larry The Optimist
Bonnie Danger backed up just far enough so she could swing her car left and out of the parking lot overlooking the worst baseball practice she had ever watched. She got up to the edge of the driveway leading onto … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – The Pigtails vs The Pigsties, Home Cookin’
The Westfield District All Star players and their families signed a commitment letter to 10 practices in 14 days – rain or shine – no vacations, no skipping practice, no excuses period for missing practice or not participating in practice. … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – The Pigtails vs The Pigsties, First Practice
“Let them pass, back up over there next to the bleachers,” yelled Coach Larry Ferguson of the Hammerheads. Ferguson, a Double A All Star with the Texas Rangers organization, was about as loud as he was tall. Needless to say … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – The Pigtails vs the Pigsties
Blame it on the situational baserunning drill that extended practice for one team by close to 15 minutes. Blame it on an eager team arriving early to the baseball field for their practice. Blame it on their ages, their immaturity, … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – The Pigtails Vs The Pigsties
“Who the heck is Granny Hamner? Was he even a real baseball player?” asked TJ who sneakily looked at the bottom of the open compartment. “That’s your big reveal? Granny Hamner? Is he some kind of relative? Your grandfather perhaps?” … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – A Field Day Surprise in North Kingstown Revealed
Tyler and TJ took positions on either side of Noel, as he turned the tiny screwdriver with his fingers. With each rotation, each groove exposed, and every subtle movement of the wooden base holding the trophy’s bottom together, the anticipation … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – A Field Day Surprise in North Kingstown, Part 4
“May I be permitted to see the items in question, Counselor?” asked Noel and directed his question at TJ. Tyler looked at his son, who was clearly frowning and upset, and nodded his approval. “I guess so, my Dad has … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – A Field Day Surprise in North Kingstown, Part 3
The Abrams felt a ton of civic pride after finishing up a very busy volunteer day at Signal Rock. After packing up their wheelbarrow, rakes, and other equipment, Tyler went back to the bleachers to retrieve the baseball trophies TJ … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – A Field Day Surprise in North Kingstown, Part 2
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