Throw That In Here Again

In the top of the 8th (keep in mind standard high school games are only 7 innings), my brother-in-law, Patrick, found himself facing a new pitcher as the lead-off batter in the inning.

The first pitch - to quote my father-in-law - was a high school curveball (translated: kind of a soft, looping curve that started high and broke down into the strikezone). Patrick took the pitch - tie game in extra innings, lead-off batter, new pitcher, first pitch curve most good hitters are going to take that pitch even if the coach doesn't call it. Strike one.

Second pitch, same as the first. Patrick takes it as well. Strike two.

Third pitch, same as the first two. Patrick fouls it off.

After the foul ball, Patrick looked back at the catcher and said, "Throw that in here again."

Fourth pitch, same looping curveball. Patrick parked it over the left field fence giving Webb City the lead for good.

Some people just have the moxie to throw out the gauntlet and then back it up. Nice job, Pat.