First report

To be honest I was petrified to cover this game. Not because I thought anyone would be mean or rude- but because I know very, very little about fast pitch softball. I tried to do a little research before I set out but it seemed like all of it flew out the window when I pulled up to the field. I found the score keeper for the Bulldogs and tried to plead my case with him. He promptly explained to me that he often misses plays and really cannot be bothered to much but he would try to help me out as much as possible. Seeing the fear in my eyes he looked over my shoulder and pointed me in the direction of another gentleman. He told me that was the reported for the messenger and that perhaps I should introduce myself. So I did of course- and it was probably the best play of the game. He was so helpful and pleasant. Not only did he help me keep up with the score (he also made sure to teach me that they are not referred to as points but rather runs- thank god) but he also gave me a lot of background information on the team that I was able to incorporate into my story. I know that there are a lot of things that I missed and the story does suffer from a lack of certain information but I learned so much about the team and how to watch the game that I really think my next time out I will be less intimidated and ready to get as much of the game as possible.