Crack of the bat
Love of the game
This is a picture
That needs no frame
From the pitcher’s stance
High atop of the mound
To the cheer of the crowd
What a terrific sound
The ball flies high
Up into the air
When it comes down
Will it be foul or fair?
The outfielder runs hard
Attempting to catch the ball
But into fowl territory
Alas does it fall
Once again
The pitcher comes set
Letting go with a fastball
His fastest yet
The batter then swings
With all his mustered might
Hoping to hit the ball
Clean out of sight
Clearing that outfield fence
Is what he longs to see!
Trotting around the bags
Crossing that plate with glee
A pop the batter does hear
As the ball shoots into the glove like a spike
Followed by the umpire’s ringing up
The batter’s third and final strike
On his way to the dugout
Smiling without shame
With a heart that’s full of love
For this Baseball game
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