1 Towel dry any ball that has moisture on it before using in a pitching machine. 2  Extreme cold can cause balls to become harder than normal. 3  This could cause the balls to pitch slower and / or inconsistently. 4  Use dimpled pitching machine balls or regulation leather balls only. When using a seamed ball, feed the ball into the machine with the seams in the same general position each time. 2  Wet or damp balls tend to slip on the throwing surfaces. 3  Towel dry any ball that has moisture on it before using in a pitching machine. 4  Extreme cold can cause balls to become harder than normal.
Karen Balkin was born on April 29, 1949 in Houston, Texas, USA as Karen Marie Balkin. She is an actress, known for The Children's Hour (1961), Our Time (1974) and The Lucy Show (1962). See full bio Â».
Sitka is settled on Baranof Island, located on the outer coast of Alaska's Inside Passage. Like most Southeast Alaska communities, Sitka is accessible only by air and by sea. Sitka enjoys daily jet service by Alaska Airlines from hubs such as Anchorage and Seattle. The Alaska Marine Highway ferries provide year-round service for passengers and vehicles.