Your Mother Should Know

This game.....  may haunt Royal fans for a long time.  After staging an unlikely comeback, Holy Redeemer twice came within a strike of sealing the victory- only to see the game tied on a play that.....  words can hardly describe.  Apparently, when a batter swings at strike three, which happens to be a pitch in the dirt, it's the same as a dropped ball.  It's a rule that your mother should know-  The batter is free to run to first base.  By the time the Royals realized what was going on, the batter was safely at first, and the runner on third had made his way home to tie the game.  The extra inning was unkind to the Royals as well- with the winning run scoring on a wild pitch, ending the game, the season, and the shot at district glory.

Other than that, Mrs Lincoln, how was the play?  Glad you asked.....

Crowded, for one thing.  Between very few vantage points to watch the game, and some very directional light that eliminated the third base line as an option, the photos are a bit repetitive.  Was it necessary to capture dozens of shots of almost every pitcher?  Why not?  Use the search box if you want to narrow things down.

The limitations forced a few (hundred) shots from behind the fence too.  It's kind of remarkable that the fence doesn't interfere more with the photos, but there is definitely an impact.  Any shot where the pitcher is looking right at the camera may look a little... soft as a result.

This time, it was Zach.

Baseball faces continue to be some of the best of the FotoFink bunch.  Christian, Steve, and Christian again.  Thanks guys!

Here's a reminder of better times.

Hi Steve.  How are ya?

Hellooo ball...

Here's the background on that last one-  For those who may be completely unfamiliar with classic comedy.  You know it's coming, and it's still funny. 

And awayyyy we go-

Game photos

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Enjoy!