Shianne's BIG Game

Shianne had her best game ever tonight!   She decided that she was ready to pitch this season and that today was the day to start as pitcher in a game.  I could tell that she was nervous.  She looked really good in warm up.

It was then time to step on the pitchers mound for the first time.  Her first pitch was a strike!  Confidence building.  The smile on her face was priceless.  She walked her first 4 batters.  She was beginning to look defeated, then she threw three strikes.  Batter out!  Then, the next two batters were out!  Three strike outs in a row.  I do not think her feet hit the ground as she ran back into the dugout.

Second inning came up.  Back to the pitchers mound she headed.  She faced three batters and all three batters were out!!  SIX strike outs in a row now!!  When it was her time to hit, she got a base hit then stole home to score for her team.

Third inning.  The first batter hits the ball.  Shianne fielded it and threw her out at first.  Two more batters up, and quickly they were down!  GAME OVER!!  Riptide wins 8-1

Shianne was so happy!  Her smile just radiated from her face.  When it was time to present the game ball, Shianne owned it!!  She was so proud of herself and her great game.  This was just the confidence boost that she needed.  Congratulations Shianne!

A quick recap of the stats:

Shianne faced 13 hitters, 4 walks, 8 strike outs, 1 hit (who she threw out at first).  She also stole home and struck out once.  Riptide wins 8-1!!  FANTASTIC GAME!