Brooklyn Sebasty

A.L. Riddle

Sean King

Sybil Salamander

English

Bill stepped up to the plate. He clenched his little slugger in his hands. “Go Bill!” he heard, while his heart pumped loudly.

Was his grandfather watching? He couldn't turn to see.
THUMP. 
"Steee-rike one!" 
"Focus on the game, idiot," he muttered, shifting his feet.

He breathed deep, thinking “focus on the now!” The smell of hot dogs and popcorn filled his nostrils. The sound of the crowd dimmed and the pitcher went into slow motion. He swung and connected to the ball with and echoing crack. It was a high fly, and he made it to first base.

Unfortunately, first base was as far as he went, because the next player hit the ball so hard with his bat that it smashed into the empty stadium and tore a huge crater into it. Everyone was shouting & running in the chaos while he stood in shock. How could anyone be that strong?

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