Diamond Double Play by Jake Maddox

Author:Jake Maddox [Maddox, Jake]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: 978-1-4965-8329-1; 978-1-4965-8452-6; Stone Arch Books; Jake Maddox; Jake Maddox Sports stories; sports fiction; middle grade fiction; sports stories for boys; illustrated fiction; baseball stories; teamwork; self-confidence
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2019-10-04T00:00:00+00:00

“It’s OK,” Coach Harris, Kyle’s dad, said. “We’ll get you to the emergency room.”

Coach Harris and Coach Sweatt carried Kyle off the field as the rest of the team looked on solemnly. The players and parents from the opposing team clapped as a sign of support. Moments later, Kyle’s father drove him to the hospital.

Next to Blake, Austin shuddered. “That looked really bad. I shouted for him to throw me the ball. I don’t know why he didn’t listen. We could’ve turned the double play and he wouldn’t be hurt.”

“You know how Kyle is,” said Ramon, shaking his head. “He never learns.”

Coach Sweatt returned to the field. “Well, you boys played a tough game today. I’m sure we’re all happy to have won, but I know I speak for everyone when I say I’m sad at how it ended. Hopefully, Kyle will be OK. I’ll let you know what I hear tomorrow. Bring it in.”

The team huddled in close and shouted, “MEGA-MIDDIES!” then trotted off the field.

“Hey, Blake,” Coach Sweatt said. “Can I talk to you for a moment?”

Blake turned as the other players headed toward the dugout to get their equipment. “Sure, Coach. What’s up?” he asked.

“Between you and me, Kyle’s ankle didn’t look good,” Coach said. “Depending on what the doctor says, I want you ready to take his place at second.”

Blake nodded, not knowing what to say. There’s a reason I was on the bench. I’m not ready to start! he thought. What if I make a mistake? What if Coach puts me back on the bench for the rest of the season?

Blake’s anxiety began to build. He’d wanted to be a starter, but not like this.

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