Game 1, Step 1

Due to bad weather (relentlessly horrible, soul crushing, cold, wet weather) we didn't get in nearly as much practice as I would have liked this Spring, but that's ok. The flow of the game and the team bonding begins this week.

Game 1 of the new softball season is this Thursday at 8:25pm. I think it's fitting that we kick off the season on the Portland Marathon sponsored field. The mentality of a marathon is a good way to approach any new season: It begins with the first step; you find your groove, and you push forward even if you get a blister, cramp up, your nipples start to bleed or you shit your pants a little. This season in particular will be a journey of team building and practice, but bring a little TP, just in case. Lots of beer helps, too!

Smell the Glove has a storied past of amazing comebacks, dominant games and successful winning seasons (that is part of the team culture). And we're also a pretty diverse group of people, which I think adds to the glories of our success and appeal of our team, as a whole. As long as we focus on having fun on Thursday night I think we'll enjoy a good start to the season.

Now, let's play ball!