Hokie softball fan. Wanted to wish you well in person and put a face to a name. Despite the losses it was a very enjoyable weekend with a super exciting finish. I sat directly behind the Rohs on Friday and the Mazzarones on Sunday. Great conversations with both all throughout the games. I also spotted I believe, softball royalty on Saturday as I saw who appeared to be none other than Angela Tincher O'Brien seated in the bleachers behind me. Never got to speak with her but if it wasn't her it was certainly her doppelganger.

I’ve seen Angela at several games this season. If you sat behind the Mazzarones I’m sure you heard a lot of encouragement from the grandpa. I don’t know how many games you attend, but there’s a fair number of us TSL softball posters in the chair seats in the first few rows behind the plate and the chair seats on the lower right side as you face the stands.

I used to be a season ticket holder for football so lots of trips to Blacksburg over the years. I am somewhat inhibited now after my eight month battle with covid which started in a Mexican hospital in September of 21 and included two months in a coma on a ventilator and a very dire prognosis. The first time out of my house was a trip to Longwood where I watched Emma Lemley and Ivy Rosenberry toss a couple of no-hitters in a double header. I follow the team mostly from afar, but try to catch them live when they are closer to me. You are correct that grandpa Mazzarone can certainly dish out the encouragement. I really enjoyed our softball discussion throughout the game especially with his granddaughter pitching. Of course we had that Italian connection as well. I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you this weekend but maybe if we host or possibly next year we can connect. Thanks for the reply.

You certainly picked the right game to see. Wish I could have been there. I was pretry down on them after game 2, but they showed us all they are a resilient bunch. ** Edited by B Hokie at 5/5/2025, 9:35:14 PM

We have seen this team's high character on display time and time again doing things like this..but it never gets old! One thing I was expecting but didn't see Chip, I was thinking at least one player would challenge you to a race around the bases once the knee heals up a bit more!

That was truly special by a group of very special young ladies. Get well Chip.

Christ Jesus is a vital part of our team! It shows in the character of the young ladies and I am honored to call them by name! Go Lady Hokies Softball Team and Go Chip on your recovery! Go Hokies!

fairness, we don’t really know other teams very well. Don’t want to short any of them who also might share those qualities.

Game.

And it comes across the broadcasts when he’s close enough to the mike. Love it

the Arthur cheers was a primary reason we won the game. The crowd was much more into yesterday’s game than the previous two and I sincerely attribute a good portion of that enthusiasm and cheer to you!

When Michelle went out but Chip and Arthur requested a “crooked number” the crowd got back into it and soon after Bre went yard!