Man Out at First by Matt Christopher & Ellen Beier

Author:Matt Christopher & Ellen Beier [CHRISTOPHER, MATTHEW F]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780316094900
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2009-12-19T05:00:00+00:00

Turtleneck froze. Thud! The ball landed solidly in T.V.'s outstretched mitt. Turtleneck was out.

“What's the matter with you, T?” Bus asked. “Why didn't you slide?”

“Maybe he only remembers how to fall down, like he did yesterday!” T.V. said.

Coach Parker just shook his head and told Turtleneck to take Jack Livingston's place at first.

But things seemed to go from bad to worse. Every time a teammate tried to make a play at first, Turtleneck shied away from the ball. He spent more time chasing it after it flew past him than he did making outs.

By the time Jack took over at first again, Turtleneck was a wreck.

He wasn't much better at bat. Whenever a pitch looked a little wild, Turtleneck jumped out of the batter's box.

Finally, the practice was over. Coach Parker called the team together.

“We're playing the High Street Bunkers tomorrow. I expect to see all of you here bright and early. Here's the lineup. Outfield from left to right: Barry, José, and Alfie. Infield: T.V. at third, Bus at short, Nick at second, and Jack at first. Sparrow, you'll pitch, and Rudy will catch.”

Turtleneck's heart sank. Just what he was afraid of—Coach was replacing him at first base.

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