Game #2

Today we had our second game in Butler, PA. The game didn't start til 6:30 so we had all day to lounge around and hang out. Since we didn't have to leave the hotel til 4 there was no need to set an alarm to wake up. I slept in til 11 then walked down the street to subway to grab some lunch. The hotel we stayed at didnt have anything entertaining around it so we just hung out in the hotel room all day watching the Pawn Stars marathon. We ended up losing the game to the Bluesox but after the game they gave us a nice box meal. After we ate we loaded the bus and headed back to Chillicothe for our home opener.

Opening Day

The bus left at 10:30 after a couple bowls of cereal and the scenic drive to the ballpark through rural southern Ohio. The bus ride was a little over four hours til we reached our destination at the Days Inn in Butler, PA. When we got to the park we stretched and threw then the position players took bp in the cages. Before the game started there was a storm cell moving through the area which delayed the game for 45 minutes. Once the game got under way we got off to a good start and held the lead til the 8 when our first reliever gave up a 3 run bomb. I came in the game in the 8th inning with two outs and struck the guy out but we failed to score in the top of the 9th and lost. It was a fun day and we'll do the same thing tomorrow but hopefully come out on top.

Day #1

Today I drove over to Chillicothe in 3 hours and 20 minutes. When I arrived I met some of the players and coaching staff and mingled for awhile. Later I got my locker and uniform #23. We then went on the field for a short practice just to go over some things. We threw bullpens and went through some defensive work. After practice they gave us Papa Johns and went over some general information about the summer and the host families. My family this summer is Don, Donna, and Kellcie Snyder. They live about 15 minutes away from the ballpark in a comfortable house in the country. I have my own room with a bed, dresser, tv, and a chair. Nothing fancy but it will be perfect for the summer. The Snyders are a very friendly family and have been very accommodating so far. Tomorrow we leave the stadium at 10:30 for our first game in Butler, PA.