First T-Ball Game

This Monday was our first T-Ball game for Abby and the Yellow/Gold team. Not sure if we actually have a team name yet, we just got the shirts last night as well before the game. Abby is #21 if you couldn't tell, her shirt was a little big so it's tied in the back with a hair tie to keep it from getting in the way. She batted 2nd and played short stop and 2nd base.

To explain the rules of T-ball:
The whole team bats at once.
You run the bases no matter what - just one base at a time until the last batter is up then they, and everyone left of base runs as if it's a home run to clear the bases.
No one is ever out, even if you really are.
Your team gets to bat 3 times.

What really happens at T-ball:
Lots of hugging/talking with the other team as they were in your preschool class and you haven't seen them for a week.
Running all the bases isn't necessary - sometimes 2nd to home is acceptable.
Throwing the ball in the general direction of first is as good as it gets.
Everyone chases ground balls like it's a soccer game.
The pitcher's mound is not a base, but feel free to run to it in-between your jaunt from 2nd to 3rd.



Here she is on deck waiting for her first at bat.


1st at bat - batting right handed this time. Undercut the ball a few times then hit a nice grounder through the infield - which isn't hard to do as most kids just let the ball go by.



2nd at bat - this time we are left handed. She hasn't figured out which is more comfortable. Coach Matt just let's her go with it.


Megan was a good cheerleader and stayed occupied during most of the game and spent some time in the dug out "cheering" the team on while they were in the field. I was just happy she stayed off the field. I heard all to many times "I want to play ball!" I am sure her time will come.

Abby's last at bat - yes she will pose at the on deck spot for you. Always one for the cameras, and this time batted right handed again.

Lining up after the game to "high five" the other team. Abby has the yellow hat on.

Shaking hands with the green team.

Thank goodness for the other coaches that assisted getting the kids through the bases. Sometimes they pay attention, sometimes the don't. When the other kid shows up at your base, then it's time to run.

It was quite an entertaining game and the best part was that everyone had a good time. Abby can't wait for her next game. We are very proud of her.