The Phillies

Nikolas played the Phillies on Tuesday and tonight. Tuesday was a hard game. They lost and Nikolas felt like it was his fault. I didn't go to the game (it started at 8:30, a little late for the kids on a school night). Adam said he had some bad plays as catcher that allowed a few runs. But the whole team had a hard time throwing strikes and a hard time hitting. So it wasn't Nik's fault, but he sure felt like it was. After two great practices they faced the Phillies again tonight. And we were VICTORIOUS!
Nik played 2nd base and then left field. He didn't have any big plays or mess ups. He struck out three times. I was feeling bad for him. I know he wanted to play lots better. Okay here comes my play by play. I apologize now! Bottom of the sixth. We are winning 4-1. Adam puts in a pitcher who beams the first batter.  The next batter gets a base hit and the next one walks. The runner steals home and it's 4-2 with two on base and no outs! Adam switches pitchers. He puts in Nik. Nik has not pitched this year yet and I was really nervous! I am always nervous when Nik pitches. I want him to do good. I don't want him to hit anyone. I want him to win! Here he is no outs, two on base, and the next batter up, he strike out!! Next batter gets a base hit and a run comes in. It is now 4-3. Nik walks the next batter! Bases loaded! Only one out! Aarrggg! I am having a heart attake! Next batter strikes out!! Next batter… Nik strikes him OUT! He did it! He redeemed himself! I was very proud of Nik! But then I am always proud of Nik, even when he has a few errors! That is the way the game goes!  Again I am sorry for my confusing play by play. I don't always know the right terms and way of putting things. I hope you understood! And of course I didn't have my camera, so I don't have any pictures of him pitching. Here's an old one of him hitting, because I have a hard time not posting picutes:)