EBC Love

It is five hours shy of my first real test in Australia. I am slated to start tonight's game against the VBL's first place squad, Waverley. The match is even more important as my counterpart is former El Paso Diablos teammate, Adam Blackley. This is an appearance that I've looked forward to since before I even came here.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the past couple weeks Down Under. My girlfriend, Katie, was in town from Feb. 5th - February 17th and the vacation was one I will never forget. There was so much accomplished during that short time...visits to the Great Ocean Road, Anglesea, Lorne, St. Kilda, Melbourne Zoo, Crowne Casino, etc. It was a great 12 days for sure! Although she left yesterday, she made impressions on my new family out here that will surely last a lifetime.

As for baseball, I've really come on strong. In my last post, I spoke of how things have finally come together and how excited I am about seeing results for it. This past Sunday I threw again - this time for 2 2/3 innings for four strikeouts, no hits, no walks, and no runs. My control has gotten better as has my confidence and strength (mentally and physically). I'm feeling good and now know I'm the guy that is going to help bring a Grand Final championship back to Essendon. Go Bombers!

God Bless.