Stevens First Baseball Game

It was the 2^nd grade that Steven, decided to play baseball. He was so excited for his game to ever play on the field.

It was even better for him because, he was playing on the same team as his best friend, Seth. They we’re the best of friends ever since they went to kindergarten with each other.

Seth was a lot better than Steven at baseball, but he didn’t want to show off. Seth always helped Steven improve with his batting, throwing, and catching.

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“Here it is, the first game that you have ever played.” Seth said proudly to Steven.

“I know, I am so excited to actually be part of a team.” Steven said happily.

Then they were on the field, ready for the first game of the year.

The games are only 4 inning because, the younger kids usually get tired after playing for a while.

It’s the first inning, and the Tigers, (Stevens team) are ready to take the field. They set up a 1,2,3 inning, all with strikeouts from their pitcher at the time, Jimmy Styles.

Now they are up to bat, the first 3 people in the or are, 1. Seth, 2. Jimmy, 3. Steven. And 4^th. Tyler.

Seth hit a grounder to third base, which got him out at first. Jimmy hit a pop-up to the center fielder and, he dropped it. He got to second on an overthrow. Then Steven was up, he was very nervous. He just swung at every pitch that passed him. The first 2 he missed, but the third was a very hard grounder to second and, it passed him. Jimmy got to home plate, and everyone was cheering for him. Later that inning everyone else grounded out.

Nobody did anything in the second inning because, the pitchers both got all strikeouts.

It’s the third inning, Tiger 1, Raptors 0.  Seth was up first in the inning. He popped out to right field. Jimmy hit a hard triple between the first and second basemen’s legs. Then Steven hit a grounder to short. He got out but, still got the RBI. Than Tyler struck out.

It’s the top of the fourth. 1 out and 1 guy on 1^st base. They could either get the easy play at second, or the double play, which was a lot harder.
            Steven was playing shortstop at the time, and he was very nervous because, he knew he was going to half to make the play.

Then just like that, the hitter hit the ball right to Steven, like a lightning bolt. Steven didn’t know what to do. He just put his glove down, somehow got the ball, ran to second, got the guy out at second, and fell over the base, threw the ball, and it landed right in the first baseman’s glove.

They have won. They won the game, mostly because, of Steven but, their whole team altogether. They all tried their very hardest, which is all that matters.

Then they all had a pool party at Jimmies house after the game, Steven said, “This is the best day of my life!” Then coach Johnson said. “Hopefully, there is going to be a lot more of these.” Then everyone laughed and had fun day at the pool.