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The August 11 Game
This was my favorite game of the year, so far. Manager Benoit was talking to me before the game and explaining the purpose behind a lead off batter. He emphasized, controlled aggression. Work the counts, but, when you get a pitch to hit, jump on it. On the base paths, he stressed being smart. Picking the right time to steal, the right pitch. The team doesn't let me decide that as I look for the signals on each pitch telling me whether to run, or sit tight. This win against the Chargers was awesome. It was a pitchers duel Lund and Mahlerbe (Les Trois Ilet). Just one run and it was scored by yours truly. It is what Benoit calls 'manufacturing a run'. Here is the account. I'm loving this lead off role.
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