Montpellier vs. Beaucaire

Yesterday's games went much better than the ones against Savigny. We lost the first 3-2. I went 8 complete innings giving up only 1 or 2 earned runs. I pitched against Butch, another american who teaches african history studies at University of Michigan. He gave up 1 earned however it was just his runner who crossed, another pitcher gave up the hit. Overall the game was good but the french umpires just do not want to give me anything inside. The attitude and energy was greatly improved and fortunately it carried over to the next game. Game 2 was started by Louis, a Cuban who has become naturalized in France. He went 7 complete and was taken out in the 8th after hitting a rough spot. We were tied 3-3 through the 7th when the wheels fell off. I do not know the final score but it wasn't as pretty as the first. Overall despite the losses I would call the day a success and we look forward to next weekends games against Rouen, the top team in the league and still undefeated. Some picture of Gare du Lyon in Paris.