The End of the Year

Well it was a great run, but we were blanked 8-0 in some unfortunate circumstances due to bad weather. The game started from the bottom of the 3rd, with them up to bat with bases loaded, and leading 6-0. The umpires should have stopped the last game in the 2nd inning, maybe even before it started. Rain was inevitable for the entire day, yet, JABA umpires don't get paid if there's a rainout, so they try to push the game out. So the circumstances didn't help our chances.

Teruclinic got two runs in the bottom of the 7th to push the game to 8-0, which enables the game to end after the 7th inning in a tournament game. It was a great season for a first season for Aniya. I have no idea what's going to happen next year. The team has offered their desire in having me come back for next year as a starter. I'm just praying for these guys to come to church and hear the Gospel. Please continue to pray.

God bless you,

rob

Game On

The 2nd game of the RBC Tournament with be held at Akama Stadium on Saturday the 26th. The game will start at 845 in the morning. This game is a continuation from the previous rain out. The game will leave off in the top of the 3rd inning with bases loaded and Teruclinic leading 6-0. During the previous game, the weather was so bad that the ground turned to mud. Even the 3rd and 1st base lines were without visibility. It was crazy! They got three runs off a foul ball, and two grounders that literally got stuck in the mud. In Japan, the rain has to be literally drenching people for them to actually stop the game. In this one, the mud had become so thick, that the pitcher was sliding all over the place when he landed to deliver the ball to home plate. Unfair? Well, God knows! He's in control. I'm looking for another cool miracle from Him! We'll have 7 clean innings to try and comeback in this one. Plenty of chances! I won't be pitching in this one.

Please pray that the Lord does a miracle, and He also heals my middle finger on my pitching hand. I've been having problems with cracks under my fingernail.

God is good! Jesus, lead us in victory I pray! In Jesus name, Amen!

God bless you,

Thanks for your prayers and support.

rob

Rained out!

The game was rained out in the 3rd inning. Unfortunately, I left the game after the first inning with a crack in my middle finger nail. We were down 6-0 with bases loaded when the game was called. The game has been rescheduled for the 23th or the 26th. Please stay tuned! We still need a miracle from the Lord to come back in this one!

rob

Teruclinic game: RBC Tourny game 2

This Saturday at 830am at Urasoe Stadium, we will play Teruclinic from the Naha area for the second round of the RBC tournament. Teruclinic was one of my former teams from back in 2008. I practiced with them for about 4 months before moving on to play for the Rangers in Wakayama. They are a great group of guys who love to play the game. Teruclinic is a sports medicine/rehabilitation center for sports injuries. They are also known for performing elbow and shoulder surgeries for baseball players on island. Many of the guys work for the company and play for the club team. They're a tough team to beat!

Well, I'll be the one getting the nod for this one. This is my third start all-time since living in Japan. Previously, I'm 0-2. Also, this might be my last game in Japan. Not sure what the future has for baseball, but it's always best o leave it up to the Lord! He is in control! This is why we are here in game 2, because of the Lord's blessing! What a miracle that we won the first game! I'm excited.

Please pray for the teams as I just continue to show them the light of Christ! Jesus is Lord! Trust in Him! He will never let you down!

Amen!

All for Jesus!

rob

We Won!

I still cant believe it! We defeated Okikoku 3-2 in the first game of the RBC tournament at Cellular Stadium in Naha. Our pitcher Mitsuru pitched a complete game, giving up only 2 runs on 6 hits. The game was tied 2-2 in th bottom of the 9th, when our led-off hitter stroked a triple over the left fielders head. This lead to the next two batters being intentionally walked to load the bases with no outs and the winning run only 90 feet away. If we didn't score, I was gong to come into the game in the top of the 10th. I threw 120 pitches from the 2nd inning to the 9th. Our pitcher just settled down after allowing 2 runs in the first inning and our team got their first hit in the bottom of the 8th. Interesting! A sacrifice fly allowed the runner to score and for us to secure the victory.

All glory to God! It was a miracle indeed! I was super blessed!

Next game will be at Urasoe Baseball Stadium where the Yakult Swallows have spring training. I will start the game against TeruClinic.

Game starts at 830.

Thank you for your prayers and support!

God bless,

rob

RBC Tournament

This is our first and last tournament of the year. The game will be held at the Au Cellular Stadium in Naha on Saturday the 29th. Our game starts at 130 vs Okinawa International University. If we win this game, we will play the winner between Teruclinic and Bigkaihatsu next Saturday Nov. 5th. If we win that game, then we will play in the finals versus Okiden or Enagic. At this point, it will be an absolutely miracle of God for us to win it all. We have so many holes in our team, yet, we have such great chemistry as a whole. Coming into this tournament, we are the lowest ranking team in Okinawa. I've been praying for the impossible to become possible, all for the glory of God! It will be a fun time otherwise. If you have time, please come out and cheer us on.

God bless you and please pray that these guys see Jesus through baseball!!!

rob

Ryukyu University Game

Well, the Okidai game was called because of the rain. This Saturday will be our last practice game before the start of the tournament. The game will be played at the Ryudai field in Ginowan. Game starts at 1.

God bless,

rob