Batter Up.
The signs from the third base coach.
The step up to plate.
The pitch.
Ball one.
The step out of plate.
The sign.
The step up to plate.
The pitch.
Strike one.
Strike two.
The hit.
The race to first.
The screams from teammates and coaches, “Round it!”
The turn.
The step on first.
The coil to second.
The glance at the third base coach.
The yells, “Get down!”
The slide.
The overthrow.
The pop-up portion of the slide.
The running to third.
The bellows, “Go home!”
The twist after stepping on third.
The rush.
The sweat.
The slide.

The winning run.
The love of the game.