First Pitch

The air smelled of crackerjacks and hotdogs and the stadium was buzzing with excitement.
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Lainey felt honored to be asked to throw out the first pitch of the game so she has spent the last few weeks practicing. Now the big day has arrived. She took a deep calming breath before walking out of the dugout to the pitchers mound.
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The fans cheered, eager for the game to begin. Lainey looked around in awe, taking in the sight. Each player on the field gave her little signs of encouragement.
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“You got this girl!” said Kia the third baseman as she stretched her glove.

“Nice and steady then let it rip!” said Flo on second base.

A thumbs up from Emmy on first.

Lainey took another deep breath, composing herself before she looked up at the batter. Ready. Set. Go.

“Let’s play ball,” yelled the ump.

She wound up and let the ball fly. It was a strike, right down the middle.

The crowd went wild and Lainey smiled, overcome with joy and gratitude.
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“Now you can check that off your bucket list,” teased Llama-nama, “nice pitch too!”
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