I know, mom, I know
I used famous quotes and wise sayings in my last post. Thanks to mothers, everywhere, I have a fresh set of quotes to use in describing the game, on 3/2, between the Yankees and A’s. If you think back, maybe you will remember your mom saying some of these things. Maybe your wife said them to your kids.
“It’s a nice day, go outside and play”. These two WHSS lineups took mom’s advice.
A’s: Shirer, Vanderhyde, Doerbaum, Duff, Wiltshirer, Matta, Pep, Zelazny, Crowell, Deemie and Lloyd.
Yankees: DeBrock, Alumbaugh, Guzman, Jacobson, Hurn, Book, Toro, Carpenter, Guttenberger and DeRidder.
“You would forget your head if it wasn’t attached.” Both teams almost forgot how to score in the early going of the game. The A’s started out with a solo run in the first. Vanderhyde started things off with a single. Doerbaum and Duff followed with singles to move George around the bases and drive in the only run. The Yankees tallied two runs in the first inning. DeBrock, Alumbaugh and Guzman all singled, the Guzman hit drove in DeBrock. Jacobson hit a screaming line drive up the middle. As always, mom’s advice was right on target. “If candies and nuts were wishes and buts, we’d all have a Merry Christmas.” That line drive was grabbed my Matta, who quickly stepped on 2nd for a double play. No candy or nuts for you this time, Yankees. The next hit, by Hurn, was a long shot to right center, over the fielder’s head. The A’s caught a break when the ball bounced over the fence, limiting the hit to a ground rule double. Book singled and drove in Guzman. Then the side was retired. At the end of one inning the score was 2-1 in favor of the Yankees.
“If you want to get something done, ask a busy person to do it.” Both teams got busy in the 3rd inning. Deemie, Lloyd, Shirer, and Vanderhyde all singled. Doerbaum came up and hit a rocket to the fence in right center, for a triple. Wiltshire drove in the 5th run with a single. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” These players on the Yankees listened to mom: Alumbaugh, Guzman, Jacobson, Hurn; (double), Book and Carpenter; (double). They had the will and they made the way, scoring 5 runs. After 3 innings the score was 7-6, the Yankees lead.
“Act and don’t react.” The meaning here is to not react to a negative situation, but to act positively instead. The A’s did not react negatively to the Yankees big inning, instead they acted positively by putting up another 5 run inning in the 4th. Matta, Pep, Zelazny and Crowell started the inning by getting singles. “If you’re bored, you can help me clean.” I don’t know if Ed Lloyd was bored, but he cleaned the bases with a double in the right center field gap. Then Shirer drove in Lloyd with a single.
“You’d argue with a signpost.” Mothers everywhere would probably shake their heads and whisper, “yoi”, at some of the arguments that go on between 55+ year old ballplayers at the ballpark. We had a small argument that took place in the bottom of the 4th inning. I only mention it because it was such a peculiar play. With one out and a runner on first, DeBrock hit a ball off the plate and it rolled into fair territory. The pitcher, Vanderhyde, scooped up the ball and threw it to Matta, who tabbed 2nd and threw it to first, for a double play. “Go ask your father.” The home plate umpire, (the umpire substituting for the father in this case), Larry Book, ruled it a DP. Why was it a double play? Why should anyone listen to the umpire, or to mom herself? Mom always had the answer for this; “because I said so”. A small argument ensued, but we quickly came to an agreement on the call. “If you can’t play nice you will have to go to your rooms.” After 4 innings, the score was A’s: 11-Yankees 7.
“I’ve had it up to here with you”, or another popular saying with the same meaning, you are plucking my last nerve.” The Yankees had enough of the A’s scoring 5 run innings. They limited the A’s to six more runs, over the next five innings. “Close the door, you weren’t born in a barn.” Apparently, A’s pitcher, George Vanderhyde, heard this saying growing up. Knowing full well that he was not born in a barn, George closed the door on the Yankees. He allowed only 3 more runs the rest of the way. Final Score: A’s: 17-Yankees: 10.
“Eat it, or go hungry.” These players ate at the plate for the A’s:
Shirer: 3/4 with a walk and a HR.
Vanderhyde: 4/5.
Doerbaum: 4/4, with a walk, a triple and a double.
Wiltshirer: 3/5.
Pep: 3/5.
Yankees players who cleaned their plate:
Alumbaugh: 3/5.
Guzman: 4/5.
Hurn: 3/5, two doubles.
Book: 2/3, with a double and SF.
Carpenter: 3/4 with a double.
Here are a few more things that moms taught us: (Credit: Heartwarming Stories).
MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME PRAYER. "You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME IRONY. "Keep laughing and I'll give you something to cry about."
MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME ABOUT CONTORTION. "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck."
MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME ABOUT WEATHER. "It looks as if a tornado swept through your room."
MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME THE CIRCLE OF LIFE. "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
Dedicated to all the mom’s out there, for all they do. Thank you, Lisa, for being such a good mom. I believe I quoted you a few times. Thank you, mom, for all you did for me.
Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline. Listen, my child, to what your father teaches you. Don't neglect your mother's teaching. What you learn from them will crown you with grace and clothe you with honor.
Written by Nick Matta.
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