Two pitches later Anthony and Brett complete a spectacular double play, Brett's knee is fine (thank goodness), and the La Costa fans settle back into their seats proud to have dodged a bullet that they did not see coming.
If winning the Fallbrook Pre-All-Star Tournament, and two games against a dominant Tecolote team to take the Sectionals does anything, its imbue one's parents with a sense of overconfidence. Holding La Jolla to no runs in the first inning was outstanding, though not unanticipated. Watching Anthony and Luke reach base, seeing Kaige move them into scoring position for Jack W. to bring them both in, also incredible, but not beyond our expectations. Going into the third inning only up 3-1, unacceptable.
3-1 in the third. Leading 3-1! Last week the boys were down 19-2, collectively, in two games which they eventually won. Yesterday, with a two run lead, we starting preparing for the end off the world. A contingent of parents ran to the snack stand to buy canned goods and sand bags, while a rumor broke out in the stands about a possible coaching change.
Winning begets winning, and, apparently, unhinged optimism. Through no fault of their own, unless you want to blame excellent play, coaching and team unity, the Running Rebels are positioned to steamroll their way through another tournament. Through no fault but our own the Running Rebels family of fans expects trophies, and based upon the disposition of the crowd in that third inning, we want them won in a convincing fashion that frees us from doubt and anxiety.
Next comes Fallbrook. Those of Stingray pedigree will recall Fallbrook is a formidable team. All of us with a more recent taste for LCYO All-Star domination know only that Fallbrook now lies between us and some Regional bling-bling, and their heads belong on the wall with everyone else's.
No pressure Rebels.
This week, the Running Rebels saw the return of Tucker Biehl, and his sorely missed thunderous bat and flashy leather. We regret to announce that Tucker will not get the privilege of facing Tecolote in this tournament, as losses to Fallbrook and Carlsbad have earned them an early departure. The Running Rebels have nothing to fear from any team, but as someone who lamented the Regional brackets when they came out, I will not miss Tecolote.
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