First Softball Boo-Boo of the Season

[kybearfuzz]

Last night, the weather was absolutely perfect for a double-header softball game. Seriously, I wish it could be like that all year.

I was catching both games last night. During the first game, we were losing badly. Our power hitters were slamming it right into the glove of the left fielder as though his glove had a magnet and the ball was made of iron. He almost didn't have to move.

While others were feeling the burn, I wasn't giving a damn, which is the best way to play.

One of the opposing batters got up, hit the ball, and promptly slung the bat behind him... right at me. I'm not sure which of my usual colorful explicatives escaped as it hit me, but the umpire noticed and chewed him a good one. His team was far more apologetic than the batter himself. He said he was sorry and it happens in the course of the game. Still, he was pretty careless with the bat the next time around. The ump called him out on that too.



My bicep was red, and turned this lovely purplish color by this morning.

My first softball ouchie of the year.

Comments

[texwriterbear.livejournal.com]

Good thing you have those big guns to protect yourself ;-)
That's pretty crazy that you got hit there. I guess some people just can't control themselves.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I shouldn't be too upset. It's only the second slung bat I can recall after years of catching.

[barak.livejournal.com]

Sounds like the umpire thought the batter was rude too... shoulda kicked his ass!

Do you need some pampering to comfort you in your time of hurty?

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

You want to kiss it and make it better?

[barak.livejournal.com]

I'll kiss you everywhere to make you feel... better ;-)

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

That must have hurt like a motherfucker!! I wouldn't be able to catch. I wouldn't be able to get up out of the crouch by the end of the first inning!

I was wondering when your softball season began. I know how much you enjoy the competition!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I don't get into the crouch position anymore. My doctor told me to not bend my knees more than 90 degrees anymore, so I do it from a "squat" position (which helps work my legs and butt!)

The season just started and we've had three rainouts already :)

Wounded healer

[hardybear.livejournal.com]

That looks like a nasty bruise. Hope it heals soon!

Re: Wounded healer

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Thanks handsome! It's already "diffusing" so it's healing.

[dendren.livejournal.com]

where should I kiss you to make it better???