"I'm glad you boys are still in the mood to laugh." Coach addressed everyone in the dugout. "If you don't mind, we need to get our bats out there."
"I'm coming, Coach, I'm coming!" Mitchell was at the end, trying to get his catcher's gear off. He tried to jog out in a hurry, but Coach stopped him. "Coach?"
"Take it easy. I don't mean you have to physically tire yourself out before getting to the plate." Coach looked around. "Their pitcher has a good breaking ball. We all can see it. Best curveball I've seen at this level. I'm not asking everyone to get a hit, but I would like to see the ball put into play. Don't get caught looking. But don't try to chase." He looked at Mitchell. "I don't care if you have to try to bunt. Make that pitcher work. No free passes."
"Yes, sir!" Mitchell nodded. He left the dugout, head held high.
Kyle trailed behind him at a more leisurely pace. He was on deck and Tanner was in the hole.
Day two. A streak has to start somewhere.
More on my condition from having covid: I swear my body wanted to try every symptom. There was a night where I was convinced that I had to go to the ER in the morning cuz it hurt to breathe. But the morning came and I was no longer dying lol saved myself a few bucks. Now I just have some mucus and occasional cough. Tested negative but still wearing a mask around family just in case. Tomorrow I hit the road!