Hard Head

Hard Head

Monday was my baseball team’s first elimination playoff game. There were a lot of great things that happened, but I also got the second worst injury I had in my life. This story is about the game and what happened to me.

My team was up 5-1 after the first inning. I lined out in my turn at bat. In the third inning I walked, but it scored a run. This game was beginning to get close. During my at bat the coach had me bunt with runners on second and third. I made a great bunt just between the catcher and pitcher. The pitcher got the ball looked back at the runner on third and threw it too third. He was safe and he went home. He scored. The second base runner went to third and I went to second. For my next at bat I crushed a double, this scored a run. The next pitch was a wild pitch. I stole third base. The catcher threw to third wildly. I slid the ball took off my helmet, and hit me in the head. I was in so much pain.

The coaches for both teams were crowding around me. I had two ice packs next to me. Another kid was coming in to pinch run for me. That was the end of that inning. At the beginning of the inning I came out to pitch and close the game. I struck out one and made two pop out that was the end of that game. After the game I was sent to the ER. The doctors said I was fine but it could have been much worse. Now when both eyes are open it looks like one eye is squinting. 

Tonight I have another elimination baseball game.  I won't be able to play because of my injury. But I will be there to support my team.