Will’s travel team played on the odd-shaped field at Fullers Park. The fence makes the outfield look like a wedge, because it’s not rounded off. The left field corner is the deepest part of the outfield…the sign says 330 feet.
Will went back to a metal bat, and pulled a high fly ball down the line. I immediately lost sight of the ball, so I looked at the left fielder. To my surprise he was running back toward the corner, and he pointed like the ball was foul. Will slowed as he rounded first base…both he and the first base coach thought it was foul. The umpire pointed fair. Some said the ball kicked up chalk when the ball landed just short of the fence. Will hustled over to third for a stand-up triple.
It had to be the longest ball he’s ever hit, and it was obvious had he not gotten under it quite so much the ball would’ve easily cleared the fence. Jay Smith said it would’ve been a home run on the big Mt. Paran field.
Batting cleanup, Will walked in the first, and scored from second on a single to left field. He also converted several chances at shortstop into outs at first, and had some nice stops behind the plate, and a strong throw to second that almost nailed a base-stealer.
After the game the team voted him co-captain.
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