Today we had a later wake up time again for our games. We all got ready and went over to the coaches house where Helen had made us all a really great brunch. We left for the first of our two games around 11:30.
Our first game was at 1:30. We played Wisconsin-Whitewater, who are a very strong team. They came out very strong and confident but we never lost our focus. Everyone came strong with their bats and were aggressive at the plate and on base. Our defense was equally as strong with great pitching and making plays that held Whitewater when they had runners on base. We ended up winning 4-2 and it was a great confidence booster. It was an amazing team effort and it showed how good we can be, even as a smaller team.
The second game at 3:30 versus Trinity did not go as well. It showed us what it is like to play with a lack of focus and how it can affect the entire game. Though it did not go our way, we cannot dwell on the game and will move on because we know we can be and are better than how we played. It will be a learning experience that we will look back on to always play to our full potential.
After we finished, we went back to the house to quickly get changed for our Friends and Family dinner at the coaches house. Our families came over and everyone grilled and brought delicious food. We had a blast, took a bunch of pictures and had some nice, relaxing down time. Afterward we had a team meeting and went back to our house to chill and go to sleep.
We ended the day on a high note and always look ahead to the next challenge and not live in the past. We can't wait to get back on the field and show everyone what we can do! Go Gators!!
Sophie Katz '13
