Going the extra mile

Playoffs for baseball and soccer kicked off today with a bang. We started out with a game against the Mets and a real pitchers duel. Our flingers were on fire and struck out 20. Their pitchers were good too and the game went two extra innings when Sam hit a hard single just barely over the glove of the Mets third baseman. He managed to steal 2nd and 3rd before stealing home on a passed ball. Both boys went 1 for 3 with line drive singles as well as playing really well in the field.

After a quick stop at Lucky's for a team lunch we had to get over to the soccer playoff game. Again, another really good game Dylan running hard and Sam having one of his best days in goal ever. We ended up tied 2-2 after regulation and had to go to a shoot out. Each team picks five players to take penalty kicks and Dylan and Sam were chosen. Sam also had to defend the goal against the other teams kickers and saved 4 of 5. Our best player Judd scored one and Sam scored on his kick giving the "Mean Green" a victory. Dylan's penalty kick was powerful but just a tad to high.

We have the next soccer game tomorrow at 1:30 and if we win, the championship game at 6. Our next baseball game is Monday. Good sports day for the boys and their parents.