I come in to work this morning and the first 3 people I see ask me the same question. Since everyone else in the world is panicking, I will not. Braves hung over from the division win. Braves still 5-5 in their last ten games. Still 5 games ahead of the Dodgers for home field advantage. Gotta let the pitchers get some rest. Sure they don't need to tank the rest of the season, but they don't need to wear themselves out.
I hate it when batters don't run hard. See a few weeks ago when Giacarlo Stanton was jogging home from second base. Didn't run hard and was easily thrown out. Had he run hard he would've been safe. Not sure if he was hurt.
Pitching: I saw a little sign that read "NO ONE CARES HOW FAST YOU THREW BALL FOUR". That's what gets me. Pitchers come in knowing they're only going to pitch one inning at most, so they throw it as hard as they can. Most can't control the ball. We've talked about how pitchers are so much more successful when they throw a first pitch strike. And if you throw a first pitch ball, you better throw a strike on the second pitch. But many don't.
Saturday I drove the 8 miles to Pageland for gas and groceries. Should've driven another mile to cross the NC state line, so the fam would've been in 6 different states/countries. Would've been me in NC, C in SC, Caleb in GA, W&MC in NY, Anna in Colorado, and M in Mexico. All home now.
Had to load the car yesterday in the rain. Stopped in Augusta for a Publix sub. Then at Dekalb Farmers Market. Unpacked, then went to gas up Ceil's car.
Brought back a tree limb trimmer, two scythes, a billy club, bucket of golf balls, one wreath, PING putter, four old license plates, a tiger rag, polo shirt, black socks, vintage Pepsi glass, three pans, and a gas can.
Ceil's brother Rusty was playing in the annual club championship golf tourney. He is 67 but played in the age 50-65 flight, and won. Guess he won the 65-70 flight as well.
DENISON: the people in the US living to at least 100 years old has doubled over the last decade. Most credit their positive attitude. David Watson, professor of personality psychology at the University of Notre Dame, disagrees: "I think the effects of just being positive are overrated." Dr. Watson claims the trait most related to longevity is conscientiousness, being organized and disciplined. This is because conscientious people are better at taking care of themselves with regard to eating habits, healthy behaviors, and safe activities. Gen Z (between 9-24) are struggling with their mental health; only 15% said their mental health was excellent, compared with 52% of millennials who said the same a decade ago. Only 26% are optimistic about the future of the family. Only 23% believe being married is important to living a fulfilling life, compared to 71% who point to "having a job or career they enjoy." The Lord said of ancient Israel, "My people did not listen to my voice" (Psalm 81:11), "so I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels" (v. 12). Is America following the same path?
DAVE KINGMAN [Wiki Bio] record for most home runs in a final American League season was broken by David Orti, who hit 38 in 2016. Kingman hit 35 for Oakland in 1986, then retired. He was the first player to have a 35 home run season as a designated hitter, in 1984. Kingman played for seven teams. He was in such frequent demand because of his power at the plate, but he never progressed at establishing relationships.
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