This picture shows a team of determination. This picture is the rivermont raiders All star team including Ethan McGill and a bunch of his friends. This picture tells a story that is story book quality and is the pride and soul of all the alumni of the raiders team. On the day of June twenty fifth of 2013, a little twelve year old all star team is on the field fighting for their right at the championship. This team was known to all as the Rivermont Raiders.
Standing in the batter’s box, I twirled the bat once and placed it on my shoulder. As my heart thumped and sweat rolled down my cheek, I raised the bat and exhaled. The score was 6–6 in the bottom of the seventh inning; our team had two outs and the bases were loaded. With the weight of the game on my shoulders, I waited anxiously for the pitch. The softball whipped furiously through the air until it came to a sudden halt; the ball had crashed into my thigh.
All people love money, and winning a huge game is always awesome; but, what would you chose as an athlete when a big game comes? Always keep in mind, you should make the right decision or you might be hated forever by most. Now which do you choose, money or fame? Imagine this; you are playing on the best team in the American League and you are the favorite for the World Series and much more fame is about to head your way, but would you throw all of that away for money and being banned from your favorite sport for life. Decide quickly, your life as a respected human, player, spirit, and an idol to others is on the line waiting for you to choose.
The first guy came up to the plate. I could not be happier. The first pitch was a strike. Then the 2nd pitch was a strike and the batter swung and missed. The last pitch came and struck the first batter out.
When the ball was thrown I swung and then the worst thing happened: “Strike 1.” No!!! I have never missed before! The second ball was thrown and then before I swing, I hear,
Baseball is a bat-and-ball game between two teams of nine players each who take turns batting and fielding. The offense attempts to score runs by hitting the ball that is thrown by the pitcher with a bat swung by the hitter, then the player runs counter-clockwise around the series of four bases: first, second, third, and home plate. A score the teams is when the player succeeds in getting back to home plate safely. The player who reaches base can attempt to subsequent bases during their teammates’ turns. The game comprises of nine innings, the team with the most scores at the end of the game wins.
This could be the pitch that finally made the cubs the world series champions. Waiting for the pitcher to swing his arm and fling the ball into the air was like awaiting a death sentence. I couldn’t watch. The pitcher swung his arm back and flung the ball into the air. The batter swung his bat forcefully and hit the baseball.
Before we knew it, it was time for the game. We walked into the dugout where everyone was getting their gloves and mitts ready and getting hydrated before the game started. The first inning went by in a flash. The opposite team batted first and scored four runs. When it was our turn to bat, the opposite team got us out in the first three people up to bat.
I love baseball. One of the best things I have done is I saw my favorite team, the Cardinals, play against the Reds at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. It was the first game I ever went to and I can remember it like it was yesterday. We had front row seats right above the Cardinals dugout. It was amazing to see all of my favorite players right in front of my face.
In “Baseball” by Lionel G. Garcia, the author describes how he and his friends created an entirely new game when they changed some of the basic rules of traditional baseball. He describes in great detail the rules and rotations of the game. Usually, the best part of traditional baseball is getting to hit. In Lionel and his friend’s version of baseball, the rules were changed, but hitting was still a vital and fun part of the game. However, the author continued to play without ever remembering to get to bat.
For most of my childhood, the sport of baseball was the one activity I loved above anything else. Nothing could compare to the exhilarating freedom and satisfaction of bolting full speed around the bases, determined to steal 2nd, beating the "Throwdown" by a fraction of a second. The massive dust cloud kicked up by my cleats and the thunderous boom of the umpire shouting, "Safe!" made me feel empowered. It was in moments like those, when I was in control of my own fate, choosing whether to stay or to run, whether to play it safe or to risk failure, that I learned one of the most important lessons of my life.
It was an easy stand up double. I’ve never been so exhilarated in my life, the bench was going psycho. The next batter grounded out advancing me to 3rd, then the next two got walked. Standing on third I could hear my heart racing about to pound out of my chest. The next batter struck out, leaving us to our final out.
Then I ran out to the field and began pitching. It was the change of an inning. I went into the dugout, got my drink of my water and rested my arm for the next inning of pitching. First batter was up for our team, he got a hit. The second batter, strikes out.
I have always been a major baseball enthusiast. I love everything about the sport, from the warm summery season it is played in, to the stocky look of most of the players. Although the sport may not be for everyone, it is definitely a sport to enjoy as a pastime. Watching a baseball game can be fun and , if one is to understand the game, interesting. A few things I always find enjoyable at a baseball game is the fun environment and cheering on my favorite team.
My Experiences in Softball Crack! That was the sound echoing off my bat. Down the baseline I went running, turning first base looking to see where the ball was. Sliding into second base, I was safe. I stood up and heard the roar of the crowd.
