Nick was the Bat Boy last year for the Orem Owls. They are a minor leagues team (I think) in Provo Utah. But they are soo fun to watch on a summer night. He was the bat boy last year and liked it so much he wanted to do it again. They actually called me this year to see if he wanted to do it. So we signed up for two nights. Jack isn't old enough or he would have done it also.
So, June 30, was his first night. It was super hot. He was doing a great job of getting the bats, providing the Umps with water, and making sure the Umps had extra balls. However, about the 8th inning, it started to Rain. Then Lightening. It was crazy. the game was delayed for about 30 minutes. So during that 30 minute time, the coaches helped him run, bat, and throw. According to him. He has been coached by the best!
We had all the gang there. Grandma and Grandpa Lewis, Michelle, McKenna, Creed (her new boyfriend-- Koa came last year), Jack, Brooke, and me.
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He is on the far left. |
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Arriving at the Stadium. Must wear Red |
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Creed, Mckenna, Jack and Brooke with Hootz the mascot |
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Jack with the players |
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Nick far Left singing the National Anthem |
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Mcakenna and Creed |
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Jimbob and McKenna |
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Nick in action |
Brooke, McKenna, and Creed (kenna's friend) were asked to play the Hot dog game during the innings. The idea was for the Hot dog (Creed) to run ahead, and the ketchup and the Mustard are to try to tackle him. Kenna was the mustard and Brooke was the Ketchup. Brooke tackled Creed between first and second base, and McKenna kept on running. She wanted to win the free Menchies (frozen Yogurt) if she was first...
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Creed, McKenna, and Brooke Playing the hot dog gaame |
About the 7th inning, the sky started to change and it poured rain. The wind blew and there was a ton of lightening. Kind of cool. Well, that lead to a rain delay of at least 30 minutes. We had to wait it out so our batboy could finish his job.
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sitting in the dug out in the middle during rain delay |
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Nick is sitting on the bench in the dug out during the rain delay |
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Jack on the berm waiting for Nick |
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Nick after he finished. That other kid on he right was the other bat boy |
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Nick, all tuckered out |
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