5 innings 3 runs on 5 hits 1walk 2ks

I threw the ball very well today.  The fourth inning is when they got their runs but I made some pretty good pitches that they just hit.  I had really good control of my fastball today.  The vulcan was pretty good.  I started losing it towards the end of my outing though.  I only threw 69 pitches but they said they had to throw some other guys so I was pretty aggravated I didn't go more than 5 but that's out of my control.  This has been my best outing yet.  I am frustrated I keep getting losses but that's just how things are going for me right now.  But I got a lot of good feedback from my coaches and teammates.  Im getting better but not where I need to be yet.  Thanks for the prayers and support.

- The Kid

4 innings 3 runs on 6 hits 0 walks and 1k

Lot better day today.  I got a 9 out of 12 ground ball outs.  I gave up two hits that just found a hole in the infield and one flare over second base, so they only hit 3 balls hard.  I only threw two off speed pitches because my two seam was working so well but I also was having a problem throwing first pitch strikes.  I threw a lot of strikes, but that first pitch strike is key.  I was also on a lower pitch count due to missing a start from hurting my back.   But there were a lot of positives to take from this despite getting another loss.  I can feel myself getting better and I am working hard everyday.  Thanks for the prayers and support and please keep them coming.  James 1:12

- The Kid

Game #2
3 1/3  7 hits  7 runs 5 earned 2 walks 2 ks   I think most of this is right but I could be off can't really remember.

I threw a lot better this game but I just had a lot of bad luck.  I threw strikes and felt like most of them were located pretty well.  I talked to the catcher and he said that I was hitting my spots but they just hit it.  I think only 3 hits were hard hit balls that you just have to tip your hat to.  The other ones were flares or well placed balls that you can't do anything about.  Things aren't going good right now but I am competing and I know I can succeed.  For some reason I am just going through a tough time right now.  But I am working hard everyday to get better.  Thanks for the prayers and support, they are appreciated.

- The Kid

Game 1

Bad.

- The Kid

I made the Daytona roster so I'm pretty happy about that.  I have to stay a couple of extra days in Mesa though.  Some big league pitchers are going to throw in some minor league games for some extra work before the season and they picked three minor league guys to stay back and throw against them.  The GM and big league pitching coach will be there so this is a good opportunity.  Very thankful for this chance.  Prayers are much appreciated.  Time to get going!!!

- The Kid

4 innings, 6 hits, 2 runs, 3 or 4 ks, no walks.

They made me stay out there for 15-18 pitches every inning so sometimes I got 4 or 5 outs in an inning.  The fastball was really good.  I had a lot of movement on it.  I had trouble keeping it down outside to righties but other than that my location was pretty good.  The vulcan was good.  Threw it for strikes and kept it low.  I have been struggling with my slider so I got so frustrated in the pen that I just started throwing my curveball again.  It wasn't bad either.  My slider or my curve aren't great pitches, but they are good enough.  So I was able to throw them for strikes.  I was happy with my outing.  I competed well and threw lots of strikes.  I got to face David Dejesus.  He hit a single his first at bat, but I k'd him the next at bat on the vulcan.  He came up to me and told me good pitch.  Haha.  That was pretty cool.  I'll post where I'll be as soon as I find out.

- the Kid

3 2/3 innings, 1 run, 4 hits, 1 walk, 2 or 3 k's.  Threw pretty well today.  They got a couple of weak hits the first inning just because I left the ball up just enough for them to get lucky on. I gave up 1 run in the first but was ok with it because I kept the inning quick and only gave up 1 when it could've been worse.  After the first things went fairly smooth.  Gave up a hit on a really good pitch but the guy just made enough contact to get it to fall.  Also gave up an infield hit.  Shortstop took his time and the guy at the plate was pretty quick, but no damage done.  The fastball was really good.  Had some good movement and had a lot of swings and misses.  I was able to keep it down and in the zone which is always good.  The vulcan was good.  Not to nasty today but was able to locate it and keep hitters off balance.  Struggling with the slider.  Just don't have a good feel for it, but its just gonna take time.  So everything is going well.  This is the last week of camp so I will find out where I'm heading this week.  Please the prayers and support coming.  Im working hard.  Thanks.

- The Kid