Mets 2012

This is a blog entry donated entirely to Austin and his t-ball team, the Mighty Mets.   Because of his birthday, May 26, he has been able to play for three years.  Becky signed him up to play at South Lexington (Shillito Park) and he was assigned to Steve Goodpaster (coach Steve) and the Mets.  His assistant coaches Peddicord (I believe it's Tony, grandson Alex), Griffin (his son is Nicholas), and Steve Estepp (son Stevie) all have been very patient, low keyed, and knowledgeable.  We had a great first year (two years ago) when Austin played the field and was brand new.  Then we lost a few key players and had a rebuilding year last year.  We may have tied two but lost the rest.  Not a fun year.  Then we started out with three straight losses this year.  Oh boy, this will be a long season.  Well, they improved.  The boys started hitting much better.  Getting on base, running bases, and big hitters that brought them in.  Austin has had a big year at the bat.  He makes good contact and hits it through the infield most every time.  Tonight, he hit a fly out past the fielder!  Fun night.

Austin next at bat "on deck"

Here is buddy up at bat.  Such concentration!

.....and running the bases.  Mets scored another. 

Thanks for coming Uncle Jason!

Austin and some of his team mates.

Thanks for the free players drink!

This is after the game and the crowd had moved on, but here is a little shot of our fans.  I have to add here, the moms have been so kind.  No hard/harsh words when the boys miss one, or the calls aren't what we think they should be.  They always encourage the other boys, calling out "good hit or good catch" a lot.  They are nice to each other and nice to the nanas/grandparents!

We will miss them next year as Austin moves on.  Matthew was too old for this year so he took gymnastics.  Next year they will be able to play again on the same team.  Thanks for a fun season Austin and Mets!  Thanks coaches for all the time you give.  Wow, so awesome!