Dear Mr. Giamatti
I see the lights from the field as I walk through the tunnel to my seats in the stadium. Walking out of the tunnel to be able to see the whole stadium and to think how beautiful it really is. To see the big stadium lights, the teams warming up, the grounds crew preparing the field for tonight’s game, and the smell of the fresh cut grass. I think to myself how wonderful the game of baseball really is. When I read your essay “The Green Fields of the Mind”, I could see the bond between us from enjoying the art and poetry of the game.
As soon as I could walk, I fell in love with the game of baseball. I saw the beauty of the game right from the start and from then on out I have always loved the game. To go to the ball park and see the features and characteristics of the game that gives it that special personality. To walk through the gates into the stadium is almost like going into another dimension. The environment changes to focus of the game and its characteristics. The smell of the hotdogs and popcorn, the sound of the vendors yelling, “get your ice cold beer here.” To see the freshly painted lines and the dirt of the infield raked to perfection. All of these sights and smells tell me that the first pitch is soon to be thrown.
The players of the game have to be very fit and athletic. They have be able to stretch out for that diving play or to avoid a tag at home plate and to be able to jump twice their height to snag that line drive. I’m sure that you will agree with me that the level of athleticism that is required to play the game is beyond the level of extraordinary. After playing the game of baseball for half of my life I have experienced that level of physical accomplishment. I find it very astonishing that I am able to leap up to grab a line shot and turn a double play to win the championship, or dive for a fly ball in the out field. I have played the game of baseball for nearly eight years and I have experienced the athleticism to be able to play the game.
It’s great to see that you and I have the same passion for the game of baseball. While reading your essay I to, feel that disappointment of the beginning of fall when you know that the season is coming to an end. That dreaded feeling of your favorite team that is two and a half games back with five to go and the pressure turns on with the clock winding down. After your team has lost and is out of the race for the playoffs you stand by your seat and think. You think of the great plays and games of the season, and then you think of the play that lost the game to be in the playoffs. The game of baseball is way to bring people together and learn about others.
The sights and sounds of baseball have always played a big role in my life. I love the lights, the cheers, the big foam fingers, and the way the game is played. All of these things are what make the game special, all of these things are what make us so similar. Thanks for showing me your thoughts of the game Mr.Giamatti because I know you will understand my thoughts and feelings for the game
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Final- 3
WA- 3
Charlie Murray
It was a clear sky at X games 13, as the crowd went quiet and the lights went down. the spotlight started to fly around the stadium. Finally, the spotlight came on the figure that was dressed in all black. He grips the rubber handle bar and pumps the throttle letting out this loud pinging noise. After a while from sitting on top of the ramp and getting the crowd pumped, the mysterious rider took off down the ramp.
Traveling down the ramp at a good speed, the rider hit the jump at the bottom of the ramp, his tire gripping and ripping the dirt from underneath him. He hits the jump. The crowd went silent and there jaws dropped as the rider flew into the air. The rider starts to turn into a back flip, and the crowd goes so loud that someone couldn’t even whisper. The mysterious rider comes down perfect and the crowd threw up there hands in excitement,still wondering, “Who this guy is?” The rider turns around in front of the wall on a sharp turn, shooting little pieces of rock and dirt into the front row. He rides on to the highest jump and takes of his helmet.
The crowd yells, “ It’s Travis Pastrana, it’s Travis Pastrana.” The fans jump out of their seats in excitement and happiness. Travis rides back up to the top of ramp for another trick. This time the crowd is even more pumped and ready to see something good. He arrives at the top of the ramp and waves his hands in the air, almost if he was a leaf blowing in the wind. Travis straps on his helmet and is getting ready to go. This time he fly's down the ramp twice as fast. He hits the jump and shoots into the air. He pulls the bike back and comes back around, but goes around for a second spin. He loses control of the bike in mid air. He's free falling.
The bike goes flying through the air without its rider. Travis hit the other end of the ramp with a loud thud and the bike hit the ground and split into two pieces at the handlebars. The crowd went quiet and everyone had their hands over their mouth. They couldn't believe what they had just seen. The bike hit the ground and split like a piece of wood being chopped. Meanwhile, Travis was rolling around on the ground in pain. He had suffered a broken arm in two places.
After the freestyle competition, Travis was escorted to a local hospital and was treated for his arm. The crowd all clapped as he got up and got into the ambulance to be carted off. People were praying for him at the time and were hoping that he would be okay. The announcers announced that Travis was going be okay, but that he wasn’t going to ride for a while. After all of the riders finished their tricks, Travis showed up with a cast for the award ceremony. “Coming in third place Travis Pastrana,” the announcer said. The crowd erupted, it was a pretty good night other than his injury.
Charlie Murray
It was a clear sky at X games 13, as the crowd went quiet and the lights went down. the spotlight started to fly around the stadium. Finally, the spotlight came on the figure that was dressed in all black. He grips the rubber handle bar and pumps the throttle letting out this loud pinging noise. After a while from sitting on top of the ramp and getting the crowd pumped, the mysterious rider took off down the ramp.
Traveling down the ramp at a good speed, the rider hit the jump at the bottom of the ramp, his tire gripping and ripping the dirt from underneath him. He hits the jump. The crowd went silent and there jaws dropped as the rider flew into the air. The rider starts to turn into a back flip, and the crowd goes so loud that someone couldn’t even whisper. The mysterious rider comes down perfect and the crowd threw up there hands in excitement,still wondering, “Who this guy is?” The rider turns around in front of the wall on a sharp turn, shooting little pieces of rock and dirt into the front row. He rides on to the highest jump and takes of his helmet.
The crowd yells, “ It’s Travis Pastrana, it’s Travis Pastrana.” The fans jump out of their seats in excitement and happiness. Travis rides back up to the top of ramp for another trick. This time the crowd is even more pumped and ready to see something good. He arrives at the top of the ramp and waves his hands in the air, almost if he was a leaf blowing in the wind. Travis straps on his helmet and is getting ready to go. This time he fly's down the ramp twice as fast. He hits the jump and shoots into the air. He pulls the bike back and comes back around, but goes around for a second spin. He loses control of the bike in mid air. He's free falling.
The bike goes flying through the air without its rider. Travis hit the other end of the ramp with a loud thud and the bike hit the ground and split into two pieces at the handlebars. The crowd went quiet and everyone had their hands over their mouth. They couldn't believe what they had just seen. The bike hit the ground and split like a piece of wood being chopped. Meanwhile, Travis was rolling around on the ground in pain. He had suffered a broken arm in two places.
After the freestyle competition, Travis was escorted to a local hospital and was treated for his arm. The crowd all clapped as he got up and got into the ambulance to be carted off. People were praying for him at the time and were hoping that he would be okay. The announcers announced that Travis was going be okay, but that he wasn’t going to ride for a while. After all of the riders finished their tricks, Travis showed up with a cast for the award ceremony. “Coming in third place Travis Pastrana,” the announcer said. The crowd erupted, it was a pretty good night other than his injury.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
WA-3 final
WA- 3
Charlie Murray
It was a clear sky at X games 13, as the crowd went quiet and the lights went down. the spotlight started to fly around the stadium. Finally, the spotlight came on the figure that was dressed in all black. He grips the rubber handle bar and pumps the throttle letting out this loud pinging noise. After a while from sitting on top of the ramp and getting the crowd pumped, the mysterious rider took off down the ramp.
Traveling down the ramp at a good speed, the rider hit the jump at the bottom of the ramp, his tire gripping and ripping the dirt from underneath him. He hits the jump. The crowd went silent and there jaws dropped as the rider flew into the air. The rider starts to turn into a back flip, and the crowd goes so loud that someone couldn’t even whisper. The mysterious rider comes down perfect and the crowd threw up there hands in excitement,still wondering, “Who this guy is?” The rider turns around in front of the wall on a sharp turn, shooting little pieces of rock and dirt into the front row. He rides on to the highest jump and takes of his helmet.
The crowd yells, “ It’s Travis Pastrana, it’s Travis Pastrana.” The fans jump out of their seats in excitement and happiness. Travis rides back up to the top of ramp for another trick. This time the crowd is even more pumped and ready to see something good. He arrives at the top of the ramp and waves his hands in the air, almost if he was a leaf blowing in the wind. Travis straps on his helmet and is getting ready to go. This time he fly's down the ramp twice as fast. He hits the jump and shoots into the air. He pulls the bike back and comes back around, but goes around for a second spin. He loses control of the bike in mid air. He's free falling.
The bike goes flying through the air without its rider. Travis hit the other end of the ramp with a loud thud and the bike hit the ground and split into two pieces at the handlebars. The crowd went quiet and everyone had their hands over their mouth. They couldn't believe what they had just seen. The bike hit the ground and split like a piece of wood being chopped. Meanwhile, Travis was rolling around on the ground in pain. He had suffered a broken arm in two places.
After the freestyle competition, Travis was escorted to a local hospital and was treated for his arm. The crowd all clapped as he got up and got into the ambulance to be carted off. People were praying for him at the time and were hoping that he would be okay. The announcers announced that Travis was going be okay, but that he wasn’t going to ride for a while. After all of the riders finished their tricks, Travis showed up with a cast for the award ceremony. “Coming in third place Travis Pastrana,” the announcer said. The crowd erupted, it was a pretty good night other than his injury.
Charlie Murray
It was a clear sky at X games 13, as the crowd went quiet and the lights went down. the spotlight started to fly around the stadium. Finally, the spotlight came on the figure that was dressed in all black. He grips the rubber handle bar and pumps the throttle letting out this loud pinging noise. After a while from sitting on top of the ramp and getting the crowd pumped, the mysterious rider took off down the ramp.
Traveling down the ramp at a good speed, the rider hit the jump at the bottom of the ramp, his tire gripping and ripping the dirt from underneath him. He hits the jump. The crowd went silent and there jaws dropped as the rider flew into the air. The rider starts to turn into a back flip, and the crowd goes so loud that someone couldn’t even whisper. The mysterious rider comes down perfect and the crowd threw up there hands in excitement,still wondering, “Who this guy is?” The rider turns around in front of the wall on a sharp turn, shooting little pieces of rock and dirt into the front row. He rides on to the highest jump and takes of his helmet.
The crowd yells, “ It’s Travis Pastrana, it’s Travis Pastrana.” The fans jump out of their seats in excitement and happiness. Travis rides back up to the top of ramp for another trick. This time the crowd is even more pumped and ready to see something good. He arrives at the top of the ramp and waves his hands in the air, almost if he was a leaf blowing in the wind. Travis straps on his helmet and is getting ready to go. This time he fly's down the ramp twice as fast. He hits the jump and shoots into the air. He pulls the bike back and comes back around, but goes around for a second spin. He loses control of the bike in mid air. He's free falling.
The bike goes flying through the air without its rider. Travis hit the other end of the ramp with a loud thud and the bike hit the ground and split into two pieces at the handlebars. The crowd went quiet and everyone had their hands over their mouth. They couldn't believe what they had just seen. The bike hit the ground and split like a piece of wood being chopped. Meanwhile, Travis was rolling around on the ground in pain. He had suffered a broken arm in two places.
After the freestyle competition, Travis was escorted to a local hospital and was treated for his arm. The crowd all clapped as he got up and got into the ambulance to be carted off. People were praying for him at the time and were hoping that he would be okay. The announcers announced that Travis was going be okay, but that he wasn’t going to ride for a while. After all of the riders finished their tricks, Travis showed up with a cast for the award ceremony. “Coming in third place Travis Pastrana,” the announcer said. The crowd erupted, it was a pretty good night other than his injury.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
KTM 250 Sx Final
Finding a motorcycle that has everything a rider wants and at a good price is very hard to do, weather it is for just riding for fun or using this bike for racing and competition. The Austrian based motorcycle called a KTM is one of the top of the line bikes to have. The 2008 KTM 250 Sx is a very good bike because of its 2-stroke engine, it’s great for anyone, and is easy to maintain. You can really rely on this bike for various reasons.
The newly designed KTM 250 engine is a powerful bike for its class. The single-cylinder 2-stroke engine is lighter than a 4-stroke engine. The reason for the KTMs ability to have a great power boost is that a 2 stroke fires once every revolution, which means that a 2 stroke is able to pack more power into the same space because of it’s stroke’s in a revolution. A four-stroke bike is very heavy and has a bad power to weight ratio compared to the 2 strokes. The amount of horsepower on this bike is tremendous at 249 cc. Cc are defined as the amount of air/fuel mixture that an engine can take in during one complete engine cycle. The 2008 Sx is a powerful and great bike.
The KTM collection is suited for everyone. Any KTM can be suited for anyone’s comfort and built for anyone. The bike can be personalized to your own convenience and how riders like it. Riders can put on any color and parts on your bike to their likings . To adjust it to the power level wanted, anyone can adjust the gear ratio to make it taller or shorter. This will determine how many RPM’s a bike will hit in a certain gear. For instance, a taller gear is going to have a higher amount of RPM’s in first gear then in second. The KTM is easy to make comfortable for yourself.
Maintaining a bike can be a lot of work and can take a lot of time. The new KTM is in fact easy to maintain and is not very costly to do so. Try to check the parts after you ride or crash or experiment with the bike. Changing the Oil and other fluids in the bike are very periodic and easy. Adjusting your gears is a very simple task to do. You simply take of the gear and either put a bigger or smaller first gear on. Changing your tires are a simple, but somewhat complicated. Maintaining a motorcycle can be complicated, but not with the new KTM series.
The new KTM series is reliable, powerful, and suited for anyone. The 2-stoke engine is a great engine and is more reliable then the 4-stroke. Adjusting the bike to anyone’s expectations are very easy and simple. Maintaining a KTM is very easy and is not time consuming at all. The new series is top of the line material and is at the top of the motocross charts. So when your looking for that right motorcycle go with the new KTM series.
The newly designed KTM 250 engine is a powerful bike for its class. The single-cylinder 2-stroke engine is lighter than a 4-stroke engine. The reason for the KTMs ability to have a great power boost is that a 2 stroke fires once every revolution, which means that a 2 stroke is able to pack more power into the same space because of it’s stroke’s in a revolution. A four-stroke bike is very heavy and has a bad power to weight ratio compared to the 2 strokes. The amount of horsepower on this bike is tremendous at 249 cc. Cc are defined as the amount of air/fuel mixture that an engine can take in during one complete engine cycle. The 2008 Sx is a powerful and great bike.
The KTM collection is suited for everyone. Any KTM can be suited for anyone’s comfort and built for anyone. The bike can be personalized to your own convenience and how riders like it. Riders can put on any color and parts on your bike to their likings . To adjust it to the power level wanted, anyone can adjust the gear ratio to make it taller or shorter. This will determine how many RPM’s a bike will hit in a certain gear. For instance, a taller gear is going to have a higher amount of RPM’s in first gear then in second. The KTM is easy to make comfortable for yourself.
Maintaining a bike can be a lot of work and can take a lot of time. The new KTM is in fact easy to maintain and is not very costly to do so. Try to check the parts after you ride or crash or experiment with the bike. Changing the Oil and other fluids in the bike are very periodic and easy. Adjusting your gears is a very simple task to do. You simply take of the gear and either put a bigger or smaller first gear on. Changing your tires are a simple, but somewhat complicated. Maintaining a motorcycle can be complicated, but not with the new KTM series.
The new KTM series is reliable, powerful, and suited for anyone. The 2-stoke engine is a great engine and is more reliable then the 4-stroke. Adjusting the bike to anyone’s expectations are very easy and simple. Maintaining a KTM is very easy and is not time consuming at all. The new series is top of the line material and is at the top of the motocross charts. So when your looking for that right motorcycle go with the new KTM series.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
KTM 250 Sx
Finding a motorcycle that has everything a rider wants and at a good price is very hard to do. The Austrian based motorcycle called a KTM is one of the top of the line bikes to have. The 2008 KTM 250 Sx is a very good bike because of its 2 stroke engine, it’s great for anyone., and is easy to maintain.
The newly designed KTM 250 engine is a powerful bike for it’s class. The single-cylinder 2 stroke engine is lighter than a 4 stroke engine. The reason for the KTMs ability to have a great power boost is that a 2 stroke fires once every revolution ,which means that a 2 stroke is able to pack more power into the same space because of it’s stroke’s in a revolution. A fourstroke bike is very heavy and has a bad power to weight ratio compared to the 2 stroke. The amount of horse power on this bike is tremendous at 249 cc. Cc are defined as the amount of air/fuel mixture that an engine can take in during one complete engine cycle. The 2008 Sx is a powerful and great bike.
The KTM collection is suited for everyone. Any KTM can be suited for your comfort and built for you. The bike can be personalized to your own conveince and how you like it. You can put on any color and parts on your bike. To adjust it to your power level you can adjust the gear ration to make it taller or shorter. This will determine how many RPM’s you will hit in a certain gear. For instance your going to have a higher amount of RPM’s in first gear then in second. The KTM is easy to make comfortable for yourself.
Maintaining a bike can be a lot of work and can take a lot of time. The new KTM is in fact easy to maintain and is not very costly to do so. Try to check the parts after you ride or crash or expirament with the bike. Changing the Oil and other fluids in the bike are very periodic and easy. Adjusting your gears is a very simple task to do. You simply take of the gear and either put a bigger or smaller first gear on. Changing your tires are a simple, but somewhat complicated. Maintaining a motorcycle can be complicated, but not with the new KTM series.
The new KTM series is reliable, powerful, and suited for anyone. The new series is top of the line material and is at the top of the motocross charts. So when your looking for that right motorcycle go with the new KTM series.
The newly designed KTM 250 engine is a powerful bike for it’s class. The single-cylinder 2 stroke engine is lighter than a 4 stroke engine. The reason for the KTMs ability to have a great power boost is that a 2 stroke fires once every revolution ,which means that a 2 stroke is able to pack more power into the same space because of it’s stroke’s in a revolution. A fourstroke bike is very heavy and has a bad power to weight ratio compared to the 2 stroke. The amount of horse power on this bike is tremendous at 249 cc. Cc are defined as the amount of air/fuel mixture that an engine can take in during one complete engine cycle. The 2008 Sx is a powerful and great bike.
The KTM collection is suited for everyone. Any KTM can be suited for your comfort and built for you. The bike can be personalized to your own conveince and how you like it. You can put on any color and parts on your bike. To adjust it to your power level you can adjust the gear ration to make it taller or shorter. This will determine how many RPM’s you will hit in a certain gear. For instance your going to have a higher amount of RPM’s in first gear then in second. The KTM is easy to make comfortable for yourself.
Maintaining a bike can be a lot of work and can take a lot of time. The new KTM is in fact easy to maintain and is not very costly to do so. Try to check the parts after you ride or crash or expirament with the bike. Changing the Oil and other fluids in the bike are very periodic and easy. Adjusting your gears is a very simple task to do. You simply take of the gear and either put a bigger or smaller first gear on. Changing your tires are a simple, but somewhat complicated. Maintaining a motorcycle can be complicated, but not with the new KTM series.
The new KTM series is reliable, powerful, and suited for anyone. The new series is top of the line material and is at the top of the motocross charts. So when your looking for that right motorcycle go with the new KTM series.
Monday, October 8, 2007
KTM 250 Sx
Finding a motorcycle that has everything a rider wants and at a good price is very hard to do. The Austrian based motorcycle called a KTM is one of the top of the line bikes to have. The 2008 KTM 250 Sx is a very good bike because of its 2 stroke engine, it’s great for anyone., and is easy to maintain.
The newly designed KTM 250 engine is a powerful bike for it’s class. The single-cylinder 2 stroke engine is lighter than a 4 stroke engine. The reason for the KTMs ability to have a great power boost is that a 2 stroke fires once every revolution ,which means that a 2 stroke is able to pack more power into the same space because of it’s stroke’s in a revolution. A fourstroke bike is very heavy and has a bad power to weight ratio compared to the 2 stroke. The amount of horse power on this bike is tremendous at 249 cc. Cc are defined as the amount of air/fuel mixture that an engine can take in during one complete engine cycle. The 2008 Sx is a powerful and great bike.
The KTM collection is suited for everyone. Any KTM can be suited for your comfort and built for you. The bike can be personalized to your own conveince and how you like it. You can put on any color and parts on your bike. To adjust it to your power level you can adjust the gear ration to make it taller or shorter. This will determine how many RPM’s you will hit in a certain gear. For instance your going to have a higher amount of RPM’s in first gear then in second. The KTM is easy to make comfortable for yourself.
Maintaining a bike can be a lot of work and can take a lot of time. The new KTM is in fact easy to maintain and is not very costly to do so. Try to check the parts after you ride or crash or expirament with the bike. Changing the Oil and other fluids in the bike are very periodic and easy. Adjusting your gears is a very simple task to do. You simply take of the gear and either put a bigger or smaller first gear on. Changing your tires are a simple, but somewhat complicated. Maintaining a motorcycle can be complicated, but not with the new KTM series.
The new KTM series is reliable, powerful, and suited for anyone. The new series is top of the line material and is at the top of the motocross charts. So when your looking for that right motorcycle go with the new KTM series.
The newly designed KTM 250 engine is a powerful bike for it’s class. The single-cylinder 2 stroke engine is lighter than a 4 stroke engine. The reason for the KTMs ability to have a great power boost is that a 2 stroke fires once every revolution ,which means that a 2 stroke is able to pack more power into the same space because of it’s stroke’s in a revolution. A fourstroke bike is very heavy and has a bad power to weight ratio compared to the 2 stroke. The amount of horse power on this bike is tremendous at 249 cc. Cc are defined as the amount of air/fuel mixture that an engine can take in during one complete engine cycle. The 2008 Sx is a powerful and great bike.
The KTM collection is suited for everyone. Any KTM can be suited for your comfort and built for you. The bike can be personalized to your own conveince and how you like it. You can put on any color and parts on your bike. To adjust it to your power level you can adjust the gear ration to make it taller or shorter. This will determine how many RPM’s you will hit in a certain gear. For instance your going to have a higher amount of RPM’s in first gear then in second. The KTM is easy to make comfortable for yourself.
Maintaining a bike can be a lot of work and can take a lot of time. The new KTM is in fact easy to maintain and is not very costly to do so. Try to check the parts after you ride or crash or expirament with the bike. Changing the Oil and other fluids in the bike are very periodic and easy. Adjusting your gears is a very simple task to do. You simply take of the gear and either put a bigger or smaller first gear on. Changing your tires are a simple, but somewhat complicated. Maintaining a motorcycle can be complicated, but not with the new KTM series.
The new KTM series is reliable, powerful, and suited for anyone. The new series is top of the line material and is at the top of the motocross charts. So when your looking for that right motorcycle go with the new KTM series.
Monday, September 17, 2007
The Big Hit
It was the last baseball game of my Little League Regular season. It was my 12 year old and final year of baseball at Mcintire. I played shortsop, first base, and pitcher. Batting second in the lineup I was one of the best hitters on the team. I wore the number tweleve, and I was the team captain. In the final game of my last regular season as a little leaguer, we were playing Better Living for the regular season Championship. I could smell the fresh cut grass in the air.The dew still on the field. It was game time.
After 4 long innings of Better living dominating, we finally caught up and scored 6 runs in the bottom of the fifth to close the gap to 8-6 . We were pumped and feeling the rush of adrenaline,as we went into the top of the sixth, with a lot of confidence in our defence. It was a one, two, three inning and it was our last chance to get the win. With the game on the line our ninth batter stepped up to the plate. The pitcher stood tall like a tree on the mound looking down on the batter with pure confidence already recording 6 strikouts in the game. A look upon Wilson's face shows me the fear in his eyes, that he won't come up clutch for the team. With two strikes, Wilson looks for the change-up and he gets it on the next pitch. With a big swing of the bat, he hits a hard line shot right over the third basemen's head. The next batter was an eleven year old named Mitchell Parks. He was one of the more dominant players when it came to batting on the team. With a three and zero count I see coach Miller give him the take sign. The next pitch came in, and I hear the umpire call ball four. I was the next batter up, and I was looking foward to facing this Ace. As I walk up to the plate, I feel the grip my bat. Behind me, I hear my teamates and the fans screaming and cheering me on. I look back at coach and he gives me the swing away sign. The next pitch I rip down the right field line. I hear my teammates screaming " Go Go", and "Get out Ball." As everyone watches the ball fly down the line, I see the ball start to curve foul and it does. I look over to my coach to get the signal, and again he gives me the swing away sign. I take a deep breath and start to stare back at the pitcher, saying to my self "Be one with the ball."The next pitch I see was perfect, and I knew that it was the one. I swing as hard as I possibly could and I hear the pop of my bat as I drove the ball to right center. I look up at the ball to see where it was and I check where the fence was to see if it had a chance. With my heart thumping with the suspence, I round first base still watching the ball. I see that the ball lands on the hill behind the fence in right field.It seemed like the hill jumped up to get the ball on its way down. My teamates rush out of the dugout, running towards home.
After rounding first base, I threw my fists up in excitement with the number one showing. I looked out on the hill just one last time as I came around to second base. Looking forward to my coach, he has a big grin on his face and is waiting for me with a big high five as I round third base towards home. My teamates had surrounded the plate and were waiting for me with smiles on their faces. I ran into home with my hands in the air once again, where I was greeted by my screaming and yelling teammates. They started mobing me by, hitting me on the helmet, jumping on me ,and yelling in excitemnet . My coaches came over to congradulate me as well.
As we lined up to shake hands, I see the other team with sadness and devistation on their faces. Once I had shook everyones hand I stop to congradulate the pitcher on his great effort and on his playing ability. After the game, my team went to Martins's Grill to celebrate. To end the game I got the homerun ball and the MVP award for the game. It was always my dream to hit a walkoff homerun, and I had accomplished it at only the age of tweleve.
After 4 long innings of Better living dominating, we finally caught up and scored 6 runs in the bottom of the fifth to close the gap to 8-6 . We were pumped and feeling the rush of adrenaline,as we went into the top of the sixth, with a lot of confidence in our defence. It was a one, two, three inning and it was our last chance to get the win. With the game on the line our ninth batter stepped up to the plate. The pitcher stood tall like a tree on the mound looking down on the batter with pure confidence already recording 6 strikouts in the game. A look upon Wilson's face shows me the fear in his eyes, that he won't come up clutch for the team. With two strikes, Wilson looks for the change-up and he gets it on the next pitch. With a big swing of the bat, he hits a hard line shot right over the third basemen's head. The next batter was an eleven year old named Mitchell Parks. He was one of the more dominant players when it came to batting on the team. With a three and zero count I see coach Miller give him the take sign. The next pitch came in, and I hear the umpire call ball four. I was the next batter up, and I was looking foward to facing this Ace. As I walk up to the plate, I feel the grip my bat. Behind me, I hear my teamates and the fans screaming and cheering me on. I look back at coach and he gives me the swing away sign. The next pitch I rip down the right field line. I hear my teammates screaming " Go Go", and "Get out Ball." As everyone watches the ball fly down the line, I see the ball start to curve foul and it does. I look over to my coach to get the signal, and again he gives me the swing away sign. I take a deep breath and start to stare back at the pitcher, saying to my self "Be one with the ball."The next pitch I see was perfect, and I knew that it was the one. I swing as hard as I possibly could and I hear the pop of my bat as I drove the ball to right center. I look up at the ball to see where it was and I check where the fence was to see if it had a chance. With my heart thumping with the suspence, I round first base still watching the ball. I see that the ball lands on the hill behind the fence in right field.It seemed like the hill jumped up to get the ball on its way down. My teamates rush out of the dugout, running towards home.
After rounding first base, I threw my fists up in excitement with the number one showing. I looked out on the hill just one last time as I came around to second base. Looking forward to my coach, he has a big grin on his face and is waiting for me with a big high five as I round third base towards home. My teamates had surrounded the plate and were waiting for me with smiles on their faces. I ran into home with my hands in the air once again, where I was greeted by my screaming and yelling teammates. They started mobing me by, hitting me on the helmet, jumping on me ,and yelling in excitemnet . My coaches came over to congradulate me as well.
As we lined up to shake hands, I see the other team with sadness and devistation on their faces. Once I had shook everyones hand I stop to congradulate the pitcher on his great effort and on his playing ability. After the game, my team went to Martins's Grill to celebrate. To end the game I got the homerun ball and the MVP award for the game. It was always my dream to hit a walkoff homerun, and I had accomplished it at only the age of tweleve.
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