7/14/11 Laconia vs Portsmouth 9/10 part 2

I got to Colby field about 4:30pm. The teams agreed yesterday to continue the game at 5:30pm. It was a great day for baseball. Clear skies and comfortable temperature. So we pick up where we left off yesterday. Score 0 to 0. Top of third Portsmouth at bat with one ball, one strike, and two outs. The only thing different to start was I now had a four man crew to umpire. DS had the plate tonight in Concord. I had plate, BS was at first, AJ was at second, and NS was at third. AJ another veteran umpire that has umpired in 5 upper level tournaments including a Word Series in Williamsport, PA. BS is another new umpire this year. He just may know more about the rule book then some of us, since he has been coaching for the past 5 or more years. We have been working this season to convert him to the dark side. I think he is enjoying it. As an umpire you react on where the ball is hit and get into necessary position to make a call. BS sometimes gets caught watching the play or the ball but has done great to learn the right positions and seems to always be there. Back to the game. Portsmouth came ready to play. Laconia takes field with 2 outs, Portsmouth rallies to score 4 runs in top of third; Laconia was just not making plays tonight. The one time Laconia was ready to rally, they were careless on the bases with bases loaded. Laconia did settle down in the field but was too late and bats were never there. Final was Portsmouth 5 Laconia 1. Not sure who that puts in Semi-finals for the 9/10's for full coverage check out www.nhdistrict2littleleague.com. I felt very comfortable behind the plate and all of our rotations when AJ went out were right on. It is fun and enjoyable to work with newer umpires that catch on to where they need to be and when. I believe I am umpiring on Sunday at semi-finals in Hooksett. Not sure of the teams playing or what my assignments will be. Stay tuned.