Shot Heard Round the World
There are some things I have learned throughout my softball career. Things like: Its REALLY never over until the last out, Jackson will show up 2 minutes before the game starts, and at some point during the season I WILL get hurt.
However, on Monday May 8th, the unthinkable happened. If anyone said they expected it or saw it coming, I can show you a liar. Tom, the same guy who had a swinging bunt in the first game, hit one over the fence. Yes, I will repeat: Tom, the same guy who hit the ball a total of 3 feet in our first game, hit one over the outfield wall.
Give that a moment to soak in.
Maybe it was the cold night; the ball was flying a little better. Perhaps the Mexican food he ate before the game. Who knows? All I know is that Tom has entered his name into the “Chasing Ruth” sweepstakes.
Yes, this was a great accomplishment but one has to question the way the homerun came about. No, this part of the story isn’t going to contain a reference to steroids, have you seen Tom? Clearly not a steroid related homerun.
As the game began, Tom was overheard telling Jackson not to waste the homerun/double being the leadoff hitter. So Jackson, being the TEAM player, not concerned about individual stats keeps the ball in the park. Tom comes up to bat next and you guessed it March-Westin fans, Tom goes yard.
What happened to saving the homerun/double? Was this a plan just to enter his name into “The Chase”? Was Tom being statistically selfish or just a fluke display of “power”?
I know what I choose.
So here’s the “Chasing Ruth” update:
Jackson – 1
Nick – 1
Tom (yes, Tom) – 1
There are some things in softball I have yet to learn, let alone understand…
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[...] MW once again showcased virtually unstoppable hitting. Nick had three doubles in spite of his nagging injury. Jackson with his lighting speed turned in two in the park home runs. Even Coach Tom managed to knock one out of the park (see also: Shot Heard Round the World). In fact the number 2, 3 and 4 batters went a combined 11 for 11. [...]
[...] MW once again showcased virtually unstoppable hitting. Nick had three doubles in spite of his nagging injury. Jackson with his lighting speed turned in two in the park home runs. Even Coach Tom managed to knock one out of the park (see also: Shot Heard Round the World). In fact the number 2, 3 and 4 batters went a combined 11 for 11. [...]
After hitting the ball and realizing that it was going over the fielders head I was running at full speed. I was halfway to third before I was told to stop. I would easily have had an IN THE PARK home run if it hadn’t gone out. While walking back to 2nd base I asked the field umpire if it had bounced over the fence, she replied “no, you hit it out”. I of course didn’t believe her because SPEED is my game. I said “are you sure?” and she said yes. I have to say it was very Jeter-esque, as he bats right handed and often hits HR’s to right center.
“I have to say it was very Jeter-esque, as he bats right handed and often hits HR’s to right center.”
I think I want to change my vote on the poll (even though it probably was the wind).
What’s next.. the infamous David “Dave” Craig slugs one out… My opinion is.. If Tom can do it so can David!
Riiiight, sure. Dave has never hit one within 30 feet of the fence. Jackson’s girlfriend will hit one out first!