Softball Hero

I stare intently at the opposing pitcher as she readied to release the ball. She swung back, swung forwards, windmilled...and let the ball go.

I prayed that it would be a bad ball. True enough, it rolled right past my feet and the other team groaned.

"Ball 1" the umpire screamed.

She readied herself and pitched again. I swung and missed.

"Strike 1" the umpire roared.

She pitched again and I watched the ball come towards me, angling the bat just so, and...

"BONG" went the ball. I stared after it in shock, then regain my sense and run as fast as I can.

A single. Just a single.

But it's enough to snatch the win.

I run home a hero.