Amazing Again

Ryder playing in the grass

Ken Griffey Sr. watching Travis's game

Travis checking his stats after the game

4.1 innings/1 hit, no walks, 3 strikeouts

Travis will only pitch in one more spring training game, next Wednesday in Port Charlotte.

Travis pitched again today. Yes, he was supposed to throw yesterday but with roster changes and them wanting to get the starters on the five day rotation they'll have during season, he pitched today. It worked out better because yesterdays game was in Fort Myers, and this game was home.

He threw 4.1 innings, 1 hit, no walks, 3 strikeouts. The one hit got caught stealing second so he only had to face 13 batters. His velocity was between 87-90, and he said he's still not throwing with all of his power, so that's very good too. He threw 64 pitches before they pulled him. He'll start the season with a pitch count around 85 or so and then it will increase as the season progresses. He also got an at bat. He bunted and moved the runner that was on first to second, but he got out at first. It was a good effort though, and really all they expect or want him to do is move the runner, it's just an added bonus if the pitcher actually makes it on base.

Hopefully we'll know for sure soon where we'll be going for the season. We're pretty sure we know where we're going, but you can never be sure with baseball. Things change every day so who knows. If we end up in North Carolina as planned, we have a great set up with an apartment complex that works with the players on the team. They put all of the utilities in their name, get the furniture we want, and even waive deposits. This is wonderful for us because we have such a hard time finding places that will work with us and our crazy short term lease needs and everything else, so hopefully everything will work out. As soon as we get word for sure, I will let everyone know.