Trouble was, they ran into a team that dealt with it just as well. The Spartans lost a three-run lead with two outs in the ninth and their best pitcher on the mound. They were on their way to a Super Regional, only to see the bus blow a tire. It hurt for awhile. But we got up in the morning and it was a brand new day.
Kids can do that.
They can turn the page when us old folks keep going back to reread it. For them to bounce back like they did shows their character. This week, this season was a clinic in character. Which makes it that much tougher for Lopez and his team to know it's over. My wife always says I don't buy enough flowers and candies.