Caleb has a case of butterflies. He excelled in tee ball and got on base frequently the next season in coach pitch. This is different. First at bat. Pitcher appearing to be a head taller than anyone on the field. The number two hitter was just plunked in the ribs by an errant fastball.
A quick glance to the bleachers.
Thumbs up from dad…silent prayer by mom.
With a nervous gait he walks to the plate. Caleb taps his bat on the plate twice. He digs in like his hero Mike Trout. First pitch strike on the outside corner.
Two more taps…one deep breath. Fastball dead center but it never meets the catcher’s mitt.
Base hit to left field and another glance to the stands as he rounds first.
Thumbs up from mom and a prayer of thanks by dad.
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