Samantha's made her first All-Star team this year, and
they played their game on Wednesday, June 30th. It was a good game throughout,
although Sam's team gave up 5 runs in the top of the sixth inning to tie the
game. Thankfully they managed to get two runners on base (Sam on first and
another player on second) with two outs in the bottom half of the inning, and
Sam's friend Ben stepped to the plate and cranked out the game winning double,
which managed to drive in the winning run (in coach pitch baseball the players
are allowed to continue running the bases until an opposing player touches the
ball). This should have been enough to end the game, but they kept playing
anyway. Her team went on to score 5 more runs, proving the final margin of
17-11.
Samantha had a good personally, playing multiple positions
in the field without an error. She also went 3 for 4 from the plate, getting
three singles to go with one strikeout. Overall Sam had a great game to go with
a great season, and we are extremely proud of her. Love you Sam!
Samantha's Baseball - All-Star Game
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Samantha started the All-Star game playing right-center field.
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Sam had a strong day at the plate today, going 3 for 4 with one
strikeout.
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Sam also covered first base for an inning.
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Sam playing right field. Even during an All-Star game not all of
the kids pay attention to the game!
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Sam running to the dugout after a strong defensive half-inning.
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Sam batting once again.
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Sam played third base tonight as well.
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Sam also caught during tonight's game. This is probably her
least favorite position to play.
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Another look at Sammie behind the plate.
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Another at-bat, another hit for Sam.
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Sam on third base during the fateful last half-inning of play,
in which her team scored six runs with two outs.
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Sam running to the dugout after scoring a run in the sixth
inning.
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The winning team! This team was comprised of players from
Flagpoles Etc. (with the All-Star head coach, Coach Ian), Dairyland,
and Aqua Weed.
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A closer look at Samantha after the game. We're #1!
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