For Oliver and Dexter their seasons of baseball have ended as well. Both before the Giants capped off their spectacular run. Dexter it seems is coming to a close of his active interest in playing the game. His Presidio Panthers team always has an excessively large roster limiting playing time but for Dexter, it was more important to hang out with the guys, to participate and to belong. He also served as a bench assistant, keeping the guys focused on the game and carrying a clipboard with whatever plans Coach Meneses had laid out. Dext also bonded with Coach, as they exist in a mutual admiration society. Viewing his last game- despite Presidio's elimination from the playoffs, as a positive experience to Dexter's interaction with his team. He's a true people person, and I hope he finds a way to use this skill toward a rewarding life.
O-Zone, as Bill the PE teacher has named him (replacing "Big O") completed his first year in Little League with a big smile, and curious and rewarding results. In practice before the games, Oliver could not hit the ball but in the games, he would put the bat on the ball on the first pitch. Then he needed to hustle down the line before the throw arrived at First Base.
In this division of Little League (Farm), no score is kept and your coach pitches to you. The first games the entire team would bat before changing sides. About midway through the season, it changed to 3 outs a side (usually providing a faster 4 inning game. Usually). His coaches, Linda and Mark are encouraging and enthusiastic teachers. His skill set and confidence increased and like his brother, the joy in being part of a team is evident. Oliver is a good student and perhaps more selfish than his brother. At this point in life his intentions truer and desires, clearer. One benefit of being eight, I suppose.
We had another visit with Lou Seal at our last Giants game, a 3-1 Ryan Vogelsong especial. Gigantes! Cue the song, Mr. Bennett. And Lou, thanks for stopping by.
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