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Missouri State vs. Wichita State: the game turns

Posted by olabner on April 24, 2017April 27, 2017 in College, Missouri State, Photos

A baserunner The batter twists when the ball bruises his back. He jogs toward first base and stands up straight. He does not reach over his shoulder to hold the aching muscle. Instead he ignores it, speaking to the first base…

A thought on punching a ballplayer in the face

Posted by olabner on May 16, 2016April 27, 2017 in AL, Rules

Arguing about fighting in baseball requires referencing literature that is not written down. Or discussed, beyond the mysterious language of major league clubhouses all clubhouses with different dialects that change from season to season, depending on the cultural makeup of…

Peter, Peter, Base Stealer

Posted by olabner on July 2, 2015 in NL

I thought he’d taken three strikes, but the umpire said “Strike One!” And that was it. So Peter Bourjos walked, and sauntered off first, and dove back into the base on each throw over. He wore striped socks to his…

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