The Bark 2017/2018 2018 yearbook | Page 118

Stealing second the seventh inning stretch Next to football, baseball is the sport with the most yelling from the crowd. The game is filled with excitement and anticipation over every inning played. With just nine innings, it s important to make every one of them count. Every position has its importance in the game, each one with their own responsibility. The pitcher strives to throw a strike for their opposing batter, while the batters do everything they can to hit a perfect home run for their team. Meanwhile the fielders work together to return the ball to home plate as quickly as possible. Clayton Stephenson 10 says the hardest part about playing baseball is The pressure of getting out there and doing good i