The Sunday game in Fort Myers was the second plate assignment of the spring out of five that are on my schedule. From an umpiring standpoint, this was a fairly routine game. I got to see a number of curve balls and felt good about getting the close pitches right. I feel right on track with where I want to be at this point in the spring.

Before the game I met with TICKETS FOR TWO recipients Brad Carlock and Sam from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida. I've learned that Big Brothers Big Sisters often refer to a match as a "Big" (mentor) and a "Little" (mentee). You have to be careful on the term "Little" though because Sam, pictured on the far right, is just as tall Brad (on the left). I think we should sign Sam up for umpire school. Managers and players might think twice before arguing with him! What do you think?

I was also joined Sunday again by Tony Falcon and his little brother Cesar. You'll recall they joined me on March 4th for a Twins game. Cesar is a Red Sox fan and he and Tony had spoken about going to a Red Sox game at some time during the spring. I was able to come up with a pair of tickets for them and decided to invite them out to see the Sox and Twins play.