True story Chip. My wife and and I and our three young local granddaughters
were standing beyond the left field wall when Lyla’s catch started the triple play. We were talking to two women we met a couple of innings earlier. They were Lyla’s mom and grandmother. It was a very enjoyable moment to be a part of.
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Wow, what a heartfelt message from Lyla Blackwell
-- VTChip
Jun 05, 2026 at 04:49 PM ET
VTChip
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06/05/26 04:49 PM ET
Sounds like she has the potential to be a very good coach one day.
-- Old Line Hokie
Jun 05, 2026 at 07:08 PM ET
Old Line Hokie
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06/05/26 07:08 PM ET
I'm thinking she may take RF this coming season as Gaby moves to 2nd base.
-- HokieAvalanche
Jun 05, 2026 at 05:40 PM ET
HokieAvalanche
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06/05/26 05:40 PM ET
I think she will be in the mix. THought that would be the case this
-- VAHokie89
Jun 06, 2026 at 12:22 PM ET
VAHokie89
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06/06/26 12:22 PM ET
Here's a cool story about Lyla, who is majoring in Wildlife Conservation
-- VTChip
Jun 05, 2026 at 05:33 PM ET
VTChip
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06/05/26 05:33 PM ET
True story Chip. My wife and and I and our three young local granddaughters
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-- VT One
Jun 06, 2026 at 08:42 AM ET
VT One
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06/06/26 08:42 AM ET
How very cool. Thanks for sharing.**
-- VTChip
Jun 06, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
VTChip
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06/06/26 11:00 AM ET
Yup. You have to believe in something bigger than yourself, become part
-- laphroaig
Jun 05, 2026 at 04:53 PM ET
laphroaig
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06/05/26 04:53 PM ET
And know that, at the end of the day, barring you playing
-- VAHokie89
Jun 06, 2026 at 12:23 PM ET
VAHokie89
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06/06/26 12:23 PM ET