Love This Game

spring training leading up to opening day
all the young hopefuls and the veterans
a common goal of making the team
and helping the club progress
the all stars re-sharpening their skills
the up and comers trying to find a place
batting practice and running drills
trying to find common ground
the catcher is the field general
supporting the veteran pitchers bringing out their best
and helping the young up starts find their strength
being a leader no matter what the consequences
fastball, pop fly, the double play
hanging slider giving up a solo shot
the diving catch, robbing a homer at the wall
the fundamentals are a skill that's honed
a full count and bases loaded
pitcher verses the batter
catcher gives the sign, only to be shaken off
the throw to the plate, the crack of the bat
a moonshot driven deep to centerfield
running towards the wall a leap
over the fence it's a grand slam
around the bags touch them all
four R.B.I.'s in one swing
the regular season topping the division
chasing down the pennant
pressure beyond pressure
with one goal reach and win the world series
clutch hitting and superior pitching
sound defense and reliable bullpen
team spirit and intelligent play
the manager calls the shots
Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth
the history is astounding
Cy Young and Satchel Paige
match-ups on the diamond
Mr. October when it counts the most
they play on the field of dreams
our past time the boys of summer
i truly love this game