diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 3ce9b2f..1722461 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -346,4 +346,5 @@ weather_config.json
 ids
 
 # database
-matteo.db
\ No newline at end of file
+matteo.db
+/matteo_env/Lib/site-packages/flask_socketio/__init__.py
diff --git a/games.py b/games.py
index 2a75145..c692aa2 100644
--- a/games.py
+++ b/games.py
@@ -175,9 +175,12 @@ class game(object):
         batter = self.get_batter()
 
         if self.top_of_inning:
-            defender = random.choice(self.teams["home"].lineup)
+            defender_list = self.teams["home"].lineup.copy()
         else:
-            defender = random.choice(self.teams["away"].lineup)
+            defender_list = self.teams["away"].lineup.copy()
+
+        defender_list.append(pitcher)
+        defender = random.choice(defender_list) #make pitchers field
 
         outcome["batter"] = batter
         outcome["defender"] = ""