M.I.A.

Today was an insanely busy day. I'm not going to talk about Jorja's summer school, Maysen's writing conference, Stockton and Preston's diving or Stockton's bowling class. The most exciting thing to happen today was Jorja had her first softball game with M.I.A. These girls were so nervous! They have only played rec ball before, and this league has bigger, stronger and faster girls. Jorja was really nervous because she had to do most of the pitching. The other two pitchers were out of town.

Jorja & Kierra

Jorja is the team captain and was able to do the coin toss for the first game. Fun! (Jorja's number 7)

The umpire saw Jorja pitching, but I guess she was doing something wrong. She had to change the way she put her feet before her pitches. I guess she had the heel of one foot and the toe of the other touching the mound. The umpire said she couldn't do it like that. It kind of messed her up, but hopefully she'll get used to it later.

Jorja pitched the entire first game. The first game they played the best team in the league. Way to ease into it! The other team was great and didn't try to run up the score like they could have. For example, they didn't take extra bases on overthrows and things like that. Only a few girls got on base from Jorja's team. The coach had Jorja last in the batting order. She didn't get a turn. The other coach asked his players to stay out after the game was over so Jorja could have a turn. I'm not sure if he was being nice, or if it is rule that every player gets to bat in this league. She ended up getting hit by the pitch. Oh well.

Jorja's team did better the next game. They were tied going into the last inning, but the other team ended up with the victory. Jorja's team held their own though. Jorja got two awesome double plays when she was pitching.

Jorja

Jorja was so tired when the game was over. We had originally planned on taking her up to girls camp right after, but decided to wait until the morning. She started school at 7:30 and has been going straight until 9:00. She needs to rest! Although Jorja and Mike are planning on getting up at 5:00 to get there. What a busy summer!