It was ugly...

rutt · Jun-09-2004, 02:33 AM

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

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

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

D'Backs' morale was in the toilet:

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

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

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

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 · Jun-09-2004, 02:49 AM

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

**gubbs** · Jun-09-2004, 03:18 AM

Great pictures,

How close was that, did he make it??

**lynnma** · Jun-09-2004, 04:40 AM

Great shots Rutt, I especially love number 4.

***Andy*** · Jun-09-2004, 04:42 AM

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

**wxwax** · Jun-09-2004, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rutt

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

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

Wolf · Jun-09-2004, 06:07 AM

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 · Jun-09-2004, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gubbs

Great pictures,

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.

rutt · Jun-09-2004, 09:04 AM

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

Jun-09-2004, 02:33 AM	#1
rutt Cave canem! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 6,395	It was ugly... The last game of the regular season. It was rained so hard I kept putting away my camera to protect it. The Braves had an incredible first inning and scored 7. We lost track of the Diamondback's errors. The D'Back's best hitters were flat lined. D'Backs' morale was in the toilet: By the time the score was 12-0, the Braves fans had to struggle to avoid unseemly gloating. Finally in the 5th inning, the D'Backs' catcher scored a run with a single and a series of steals, sparking a rally. In the bottom of the 5th, it was 12-5, bases loaded and 2 out. My son came up to bat. 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.

Jun-09-2004, 02:49 AM	#2
SeeMoon Major grins Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Holland Posts: 355	Great photo's Rutt! Again!!! All the emotion that comes with it shows in these pictures..a pleasure to watch! __________________ Simone http://see-moon.smugmug.com

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*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	a great set. ... you captured the emotions and feeling of the day very well! __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

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Jun-09-2004, 03:18 AM	#3
gubbs Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bramley, Hampshire, UK Posts: 3,164	Great pictures, How close was that, did he make it??

Jun-09-2004, 04:40 AM	#4
lynnma Moddess Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: On the road in a 28ft Trailer!! Posts: 4,976	Great shots Rutt, I especially love number 4. __________________ Dgrin help and hints...... "a doggie a day keeps the egrets away" website

Jun-09-2004, 06:07 AM	#7
Wolf Major grins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 154	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!

Jun-09-2004, 09:04 AM	#9
rutt Cave canem! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 6,395	Thanks for the compliments everyone. Interesting how fitting the pictures into a little narrative seems to have increased their appeal.