The MVU Thunderbirds opened the 2011 Playoffs with a 3-2 win over Mount Anthony. Dakota got the start on the mound for MVU, struckout the first three batters, battled throughout, walked none and struck out 12 in total including the final batter with the tying run on third to clinch the win. Our summer "oranges" were all around the diamond (Sammie in Right, Ashley in Left, Kali at 3rd, Dakota on the mound, Stephanie behind the plate, and Alex & Erika ready to contribute) and two Winter Pitching Clinic'ers in the starting lineup, too (Katie at 1st and Sommer in Center). It was a nice win -- and I'm thankful to Jill for the bye on the Board Meeting so I could be there to see them! Bonus -- In the 2nd inning, a visiting assistant coach recognized the wandering photographer and I got a nice hug! Who? Kerri, who played SMC softball with Kate years back! Great to see Kerri! Life is good.