Kate Thomas

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April 18, 2005

Last week, we opened by traveling to LaGrange for a double header. We began the day with a run in the first inning, and scored again in the sixth to clinch a 2-1 victory. Between games, LaGrange celebrated their senior day, and, unfortunately for us, came back fired up to win their last home game. We suffered a devastating 4-3 loss.

But if any good can be found in the loss, it is that we learned a lot about ourselves as a team. We had two of our best and most intense practices of the season on Thursday and Friday in preparation for our games against Savannah. It paid off. We left Savannah with two more wins on the board. Despite the obnoxious fans and heavy bats that greeted us, we came away with 2-1 and 4-1 victories.

Actually getting to play the games wasn't as easy. We went through our usual pre-game warmup, but it took nearly two hours and a second warmup for the umpires to arrive. But, as usual, we were able to entertain ourselves in the meantime. Between Momma Leave's food and our "pattern" games, we had no trouble enjoying ourselves while waiting. And all the extra batting practice paid off for Jen and Sarah, who each had a home run on the day (and Sarah, you had two in my book!)

We have a week of practice coming up in preparation for the final games of our regular season. We travel to Maryville, Tenn., this weekend for a double header. Hopefully, with a week of hard work, we can end the season on a high note, or even better, not end the season for awhile!

Kate Thomas is a sophomore from Murfreesboro, Tenn. She would love to answer e-mail questions from Emory recruits and fans.