Addie's Baseball Knowledge

The other day I was impressed by Addie's knowledge of baseball so I decided I would kind of quiz her on more. So I asked, 'Addie how many innings are in a baseball game?'

She answered, 'I don't know.' I was prepared to be underwhelmed and admit that she didn't know much when she piped up with more...

'You see it depends. There are nine innings but if the score is 5-5 at the end then you keep going until the score is 6-5. It the score is 6-5 at the end of nine innings you stop. If the scored is 6-5 at the end of eight innings you keep going because you have to play at least nine innings.'

Well said Addie. Well said.

Addie, the DH

Addie has really gotten into baseball because she has quickly learned that it is something that allows her to play with her brothers and be fully included. The other day I heard Addie and Theo making up baseball line-ups.

And this is what I overheard:

Theo: Addie you can be DH.
Addie: What is DH?
Theo: It stands for Designated Hitter.
Addie: Okay, I'll be DH.
Theo: Yes, Addie I think you are well suited for it. You don't have to have great speed or anything you just have to hit the ball.

Hilarious - a great backhanded compliment.