the love

by ashlyn
(russellville)

The game is about forgetting who you are where you came from and the name on the back of your jersey. You have practiced seven days a week for the past two months, Busted your butt everyday to step on this red dirt and show what you have. Ankles are wrapped and everyone is warmed up. When the clock starts counting down you will play not for yourself but for your team. Your second family. Your sisters. Blood, sweat and tears have got you here and teamwork dedication and hardwork will win it. So when we get settled on the field and look up at that first batter, they better bring it