Final Days of Baseball

Grafton's last baseball practice was a parent-kids match-up (parents vs. kids). Grafton and I arrived a few minutes late, and his team was up to bat. He headed straight to home plate for an at bat, while I hustled on to the field to play outfield. Grafton had already hit the ball and was rounding the bases while I was taking the field. He was rounding second after the 2nd base throw missed its target. The ball was rolling straight for me, and I picked it up just in time to tag my son while he headed towards the third base. The uncanny timing of the play had everyone yell out in surprise and laughter, while Grafton walked off the field shaking his head.

Two outs later, the parents were up to bat. I was up third and soon took the plate for my at bat. On the first pitch I hit a pop-up fly to third base. Grafton was the third base man. The ball went right to him, and he called "I've got it!" and made the catch like a pro. He got me right back!

The next day was Grafton's last game of the season. They played one of the stronger teams they've faced all season, but did really well. Grafton had some great hits. He ended up being the last batter of the game, and his last hit was a line drive shot to the outfield. It was an easy double, but due to throwing/catching errors, he ran the bases and came home, arms in the air, celebrating his in-the-park home run. Nice end to the season!