There was an amazing play in last night’s softball game; one of those things that you wish was caught on video, but…
Our team was in the field, the opposing team had a runner on first base. The guy at bat (a lefty) hits a line drive right at the first baseman, Brian. Brian hunkers down to catch it, but his glove isn’t quite quick enough and he misses it, but the ball hits his leg just above the kneecap. The ball bounces almost straight up in the air 30 – 40 feet, angling toward the outfield.
The runner and the guy at bat figure it’s a fair ball, so they both start running. But then the guy in right field (Joe, I think) runs up and catches the ball — the batter is out!
By this time the runner is half way to second base; when he sees the catch, he knows he’s in trouble & heads back to first. But Joe tosses the ball to Brian, who is amazingly still on his feet. Brian puts a foot on the base — the runner is out! Double Play!
Amazingly unreal play. It’ll never happen again in a million years of softball. And Brian (and his knee) will be glad of that!
