I happen to be writing this entry at like 12:00 in the morning because I’m stressed, feel like crap, and can’t sleep. If it sounds sloppy, just bear with me.

It also happens that the Railriders were away the week this game took place, and for the second week in a row at that. Luckily, the Railriders yearly high school series was happening that same week. This game featured my high school, that being Valley View, and Scranton Prep. This was the scene upon arrival.

I purposely chose to sit on the 1st base side because the batters for both Valley View and Prep were mostly right handed. Notice the endless rows of empty seats?

Ouch. That was a bummer. Though I totally understand why they did that, between staffing issues and the fact that there was almost nobody there to begin with. I’m not going to complain.

I briefly moved behind home plate for a bit after seeing 2 foul balls go in that general vicinity. And of course, the second I left, a foul got drilled right where I was standing before. Luckily, there was no competition, and I was able to run and grab it.

Before anyone asks, no. I do NOT count high school balls into my lifetime total, only Minor League. It’s still always nice to get the first one out of the way. And yes, I gave it back after taking the photo.

After that, there honestly wasn’t too much more action. HS games only go 7 innings, so the end of the game came rather quickly.

As the Cougars triumphantly stormed the field after beating Prep 7-5, I too left triumphantly knowing I wouldn’t go insane from weeks without ball hawking. No, that wasn’t a joke, ball hawking is what keeps me going. Lol.