Rangers Go To The Sounds Game

The Rangers participated in the Nashville Sounds "Baseball Buddies" program.  Before the game, their names were announced as the mascot, Ozzie messed with each player.  Then they went onto the field and took their position.  Reed was at Shortstop.  He stood with the Sounds player for the National Anthem. 

Rangers

Ozzie and Reed

High five with the Sounds shortstop.

National Anthem

Reed at Shortstop

Heading off the field.  I just thought this was cute.

Tall tales were told and much ball field food was consumed.

The Sounds always put on an incredible fireworks show.

Running the bases after the win.

Home plate.

Buddies having a great night.  Then "sleep" over.  I heard giggling until 11:40pm.  Reed woke me up at 6am after he got sick in bed.  Poor Caiden never knew it until I moved him to Cate's room.  She was away at a sleepover.  Kimberly had a great night with the Binder's.  We picked her up after the game.  Thank you Heidi.

A Little League "Home Run"

Often in Little League a home run has less to do with the hitter than it does with the kids fielding the ball.

It starts with a hit.

Run like the wind to first base.

Coach says keep going.

Run like the wind to get to second before the ball.

This is gonna be close.

An error and the coach motions me to third.

Does the third baseman have the ball?  I gotta keep going.

Hmmm...did coach say go home or stay on third?

Gotta beat that throw.  Can I make it?

Yes!

Reed's first hit of the season turned into a home run!