I did a "new/old" thing
So, last night was the last regular season softball game. With rain-outs and Holidays, I've been able to play about 3 games in this shortened season. But, I've only been hitting and wobbling to first and then getting a pinch runner. However, last night... I actually played the field. First base. For the entire game. I think I had about 3 put-outs (lots of fly balls) PLUS an assist. Once I'm on the field, I tend not to think (yes, I know... you don't need to say it) - so bending over for a ground ball and flipping it to the Pitcher covering (nice job by Keith) didn't bother me. It's more of a just "do it" instinct. I figured 1B would be "safe" to play. No bending over, move a couple feet to my left and catch it. OK, so in the 2nd inning, I get a ground ball... and another in the 5th. And I made both plays. Maybe I feel better than I thought. Maybe my brain said "fuck it - just make the play." (I don't think I'm physically...