Falcons Baseball Finale

A sand storm postponed the much anticipated first and last and only match between the UDH Falcons and Abqaiq Team.

Then a scheduling conflict with the other team threatened another postponement for the season finale. In the end the coaches decided to go ahead as scheduled and play kids vs. parents.

But to our surprise so many kids showed up we had enough players to play each other.

It was a coach pitch game where every player got a chance to hit. If after 3 pitches from the coach were missed then they were given a chance with the tee.

Innings changed after every child had his turn up to bat.

The coaches also moved kids to different positions each time they were on the field.

It was awesome to see all the kids and coaches hard work come together for this final game.

This team of first graders and up have really come a long way this season. Sadly, the head coach is moving in July. Hopefully those who remain behind can keep the enthusiasm going.

Zach was never that excited about practice and equally unexcited about the final game.

You'd never know it by looking at these clips.

It wasn't a serious game by any means and there were slip ups and silliness throughout.

Chris and I were super proud of him. He played really well and when he struggled he didn't give up or whine or fuss about it. He just kept going until he got a good solid hit.

Just shy of making it home the the hitter behind Zach sent it right to third base where he was tagged out ending the game.

As for this little guy he so wanted to get out their on the field for a bit of action. Originally I hired a babysitter because I thought I'd be playing but when enough kids showed up I was able to take pictures of the whole game instead while my friend Michelle chased him around the bleachers.