The Hendrickson Family

The Hendrickson Family

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Phoebe Softball - Week 3 - Games 5, 2/make-up, & 6

**GUEST BLOGGER**
 ~ Eric Hendrickson ~ 

Game 5 - Tuesday, May 30th
Game 5 was played in Douglass.  Coach BJ wasn't able to make it to the game so I asked Wade to help out.
1-2-3, Go Lightning!
Phoebe played shortstop, outfield, and second base.
The worst player on the team was me, the pitcher.  I got discouraged with the pitching machine.  It was a junker.
Phoebe had a hard, foul ground ball but no hits.
The girls played with more energy tonight and won the game 3-0.

Make-up Game 2 - Wednesday, May 31st
We played Haysville #2 this evening.  This team came in undefeated and we were 3-1.
Before the game, I try to get every girl a few balls to hit.  Above, Phoebe, practicing batting with me.
Phoebe played shortstop, 2nd, and outfield.  We had a 20 minute lightning delay.  I blamed the lightning on our girls because they wanted to yell Lightning instead of Defense on our pre-game huddle.
I am trying to build back Phoebe's confidence at the plate.  She struck out both times tonight and we are still looking for that first hit.  She had a good swing at the start of the year but her lack of confidence has also hurt her swing.  She needs a hit.
Well, we didn't win, but we didn't lose.  The game ended at 2-2.
Thanks Coaches!
I was very happy to see Baylee get her first hit of the year.  She had the biggest smile on her face.
I was pleased with our play tonight.  The girls were energetic and excited to play.  They were also focused and played hard.  Good job Lightning!

Game 6 - Thursday, June 1st
We played Mulvane #2 tonight in Haysville.  Stacee wasn't at this game, (because Sarah had a game in Clearwater at the exact same time) and I forgot to take pictures.  I hit Phoebe second in the order because I wanted to get her more at bats for Uncle Eric and Aunt Lindsee to see.  She had a few foul balls but struck out all three times.  She played shortstop, 3rd, 2nd, and a couple innings in the outfield.  Below, Phoebe's fan club for the night...left to right, Uncle EP, me, Phoebe, Nanee, and Aunt Lindsee.
We won 7 - 4.

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