DM-Duncan+J

= **__//Its all about making it to the big times//__**  =


 * // As I awoke to the brisk cold summer morning, the feeling of the pressure finally sunk in. Today was the day we play for it all. My team and I were travelling to Houston Texas to play for the league championship. My team was good but so were the Texas Rough Rangers. They were UN beaten this year and lead by the fastest arm in the league. His nick name was pierce the rocket he could throw so fast and accurate no one had a hit of him this year. He was probably only pitcher in our league that was going to make it to the big times. However we had two things going for us, I was the best hitter in the whole league and it was a best out of 5 series. //**


 * // My name is Duncan Johnson and I can run like a dear and hit like a pro. However this series will tell me if I am good enough for the big times. I had the most home runs this year with averaging 4 a game. I had beaten the record for most homeruns in every league, every single season and already had MLB scouts looking at me. However, so did the Rocket. I had figured it would come down to me and him. //**
 * // We were just entering Houston when everyone saw the field it was so high and mighty it looked like it was the field for the MLB. We arrived at 1.00 in the afternoon and the game was tomorrow at 5.30 and the next day at 10.00. So the next games were at home. I was hoping they wouldn't pitch the rocket at our home town just to watch us lose. I figured the series would go something like this though. They would pitch the Rocket first and so they could save him for the last game if they need to. //**


 * // We arrived at the hotel very late. It was on the outskirts of Houston and I don't know why the coach booked it so far away from the field but when we arrived I knew why. Behind the hotel was an old abandoned baseball field we would even have a chance to practice although we were not supposed to be able to practice at all. I guess I took him for wrong he is very smart. //**
 * // As I entered the mighty field I looked around and knew I would be here someday. The game was going to start very soon and I couldn't bear the wait for the game to start. As I expected they started the rocket and I was ready.

"Batter up" the umpire yelled as it was the start of the game. //**
 * // Our catcher Cain Cache was up first and as expected struck out in three pitches. We were done and I didn't even get to bat. We played well but after 7 innings the score was 1 to 0. I never had hit that game and I will still remember striking out for them to win with all eyes on me. //**
 * // The next day I was ready to make a difference. The game was really early in the morning I awoke to the sound of my coach calling me to wake me up. //**
 * // I was ready in a hurry because I was late. I ran outside just to catch the bus in time. We were on our way to the field when our bus broke down. I guess luck wasn't on our side. We all took a cab to the game and we all probably looked a little stupid having to take 3 different cabs to a ball game like this. //**
 * // Today they were pitching Andy MacDonald he was okay but I knew we were going to win the game. It was the bottom of the ninth and I was up to bat. I wasn't going to let what happened last time to what was going to happen this time. There was a guy on 3 and a gut on 1 they pitched to outside the way I like it. I let the first one go then the second was a ball. then the third pitch was right down the middle I swung as hard as I could and connected then watched the ball travel over the fence we won the game. //**


 * // As on our way back from the game the bus was packed and roaring with glee and happiness as we won at least one game and beat there undefeated streak. Our coach just before we got of the bus as we entered our home town of Oklahoma were we had chance to take a hold of the series at 3 to 1. //**


 * // As I entered the field it was nothing new I just keep on practicing as I awaited for the team to show up for the game. As the umpire yelled batter up I felt a sharp pain in my stomach it’s was the feeling of nervousness. As I couldn't believe it pierce the rocket was warming up. //**
 * // He threw some key innings allowing no hits and no walks but his arm was tired and again I was up for the win of the game. He threw me a slider the breaking ball which I swung and missed. It would be down to this pitch and I knew it. he threw it and as soon as he did I watched is face as it danced down the middle and with barely any speed I knew id take this for a ride. I made contact but the ball had such a spin I fowled it off. I couldn't believe it I missed the chance to win the game. I wound up again and this time hopped to not miss he wound up and didn't screw up either right on the corner fast ball I swung as hard as I could and I couldn't believe it was a goner another game one. //**


 * // I couldn’t believe it we actually won the game I was so excited I didn’t know if I was going to get any sleep tonight but luckily I did. The next game I knew would be the deciding one the series was 2 to 1 so we had a good chance to take hold of it. The game was in an hour so my mom and I started to get ready for the game. When I heard a strange knock on the door it was my good friend Cain he was my catcher and one of our better players. He needed a drive because his mom didn’t come home last night. I knew he was probably very worried but I also knew his would never miss the game. //**
 * // We got to the field early as always and started practicing. We were throwing back and forth when the other team started to show up. However what happened next if couldn’t believe my eyes. Pierce wasn’t even on the bench the first thought that shot threw my mind was that they sent him home early for hoping of game seven. //**


 * // Batter UP! As our pitcher took the mound he threw the first pitch and the guy connected and sent it flying a line drive straight to me I moved my glove quick and just caught it in time. Then our pitcher gave me a nod and said hopefully it wouldn’t happen again. And he was right it didn’t he threw and shut out and again we won the game 5 to zip. We had to go back to Texas where we hopped that we would be able to end it there. //**


 * // As we arrived at the field ready to play with our ball caps on our heads our gloves on our hands. They were already ready for us didn’t even get a chance4 to warm up and again the pierce the rocket wasn’t even on the bench. However I couldn’t let it bother me. However if didn’t play my game but some how we still won the game and were the CHAMPIONS. //**


 * // However I would find out later that pierce the rockets shoulder gave out because they pitched him so close together. Now that’s bad coaching. //**