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Eight bruises: a Memory of Wiffle Ball, with thanks to NPR’s Fresh Air

Posted by olabner on April 18, 2019July 15, 2019 in Uncategorized, Wiffle, Wiffle Ball

Of course, I’ve been listening to news about the Mueller Report all day like it’s a holiday. I kept listening for the sake of Fresh Air if you will: a report on pitches from the Tyler Kepner, author of K:…

Get set: my aim to find a batting practice ball.

Posted by olabner on June 25, 2015April 27, 2017 in AL, Fan, Seattle Mariners

We stood below the steps like high school runners at district meets. Someone else can stand in the bleachers and drink Gatorade plucked from the boosters’ cooler. 17-year-olds wore socks mid-calf that showed the city skyline. Several children carried baseball…

Plans Askew.

Posted by olabner on March 11, 2015April 2, 2017 in Minors

After a single, he stood on first base. His friend grinned at him. They stood near a bag, making dinner plans after spending 9 months of 2011 together. Digesting Waffle House burgers while sitting on buses from Toledo to Louisville,…

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