It was ugly...

[rutt]

The last game of the regular season. It was rained so hard I kept putting away my camera to protect it.

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The Braves had an incredible first inning and scored 7. We lost track of the Diamondback's errors.

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The D'Back's best hitters were flat lined.

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D'Backs' morale was in the toilet:

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By the time the score was 12-0, the Braves fans had to struggle to avoid unseemly gloating.

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Finally in the 5th inning, the D'Backs' catcher scored a run with a single and a series of steals, sparking a rally.

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In the bottom of the 5th, it was 12-5, bases loaded and 2 out. My son came up to bat.

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I wish this story had a happy ending, but Max struck out, the rain became a torrent, and the game was called after the 5th. The ending score was 12-5. Oh well, on to the playoffs.

[SeeMoon]

Great photo's Rutt! Again!!! All the emotion that comes with it shows in these pictures..a pleasure to watch!

[gubbs]

Great pictures,
http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/4976127-S.jpg
How close was that, did he make it??

[lynnma]

Great shots Rutt, I especially love number 4.:clap

[Andy]

you captured the emotions and feeling of the day very well!

[wxwax]

The last game of the regular season. It was rained so hard I kept putting away my camera to protect it.

http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/4975643-S.jpg


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Easily my two favorites. Nice expression and color on the girl. And an outstanding sports action shot of the batter.

[Wolf]

Excellent job! I haven't enjoyed a baseball game as much as I have enjoyed these shots since before that hated MLB strike!! I agree with Lynn, I have to say my favorite is easily #4!

[rutt]

Great pictures,
http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/4976127-S.jpg
How close was that, did he make it??
Safe by a mile. I think the runner's foot was already on the plate in this shot. In fact the pitcher (who ran in to cover home) bobbled it.

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[rutt]

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Interesting how fitting the pictures into a little narrative seems to have increased their appeal.