And the Patriots season has started!

After months of indoor practices, the boys finally got outside for practice and two scrimmages last week.  We are lucky to be able to scrimmage against the other Patriots 11U team, one that has played together for going on 4 years now, last Monday and last Sunday.  Monday they whooped us pretty bad, but it was only our second time on an outdoor field together as a team this season.  We have 5 new kids on the team.  

Sunday we played much better.  In fact, we were winning for a big part of the game!  Evan played left field, 3rd base, and pitched an inning.  He did great pitching!  He looked a lot more comfortable on the mound.  Batting he struggled both games, but I know he'll figure it out.  He's batting in the 3rd and 4th spot because his coach knows he's a hitter.  

After their scrimmage on Sunday the coach hosted a team bonding experience at the bowling alley for the boys.  Most were able to come.  It was fun!  The kids bowled a game and a half, ate pizza and fries, and hung out.  

They'll have their first league game next Tuesday and their first tournament (hopefully) next weekend.  I'm looking forward to a good season and I hope they have more success this year!