Take Me Out . . .

Jax at the Plate 9th Inning
Broadneck HS, Annapolis, MD
April 29, 2024

 I had the opportunity to enjoy a junior varsity baseball game between Arundel and Broadneck. Jax was playing and there was a bit of revenge in the air as Broadneck had soundly defeated the Arundel Wildcats during their previous meeting.

The warm temperatures, in the 80s, and the crystal blue sky coupled with a nice breeze made the afternoon game a very pleasant endeavor. 

While the game was a loss for Arundel, I witnessed a lot of good baseball with some exceptional plays. Arundel turned two double plays but could not score more than 2 runs, finally succumbing to Broadneck 9-2, with 3 of their runs coming in the bottom of the 6th inning as the pitchers pitch count started climbing. Jax had one of Arundel's 5 hits, a solid shot into right centerfield. Earlier in the game, he got dinged up a bit sliding into second base as the infield dirt was very hard. 

It was a great afternoon of baseball.

-- Bob Doan, Odenton, MD