Batter Up!
By Jake Maddox and Sean Tiffany
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Jake Maddox
Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler – or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps – literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.
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Batter Up! - Jake Maddox
Chapter 1
DECIDING THE GAME
Caleb was on deck, waiting for his turn at bat. He watched closely as Taylor stepped into the batter’s box for their team.
Secretly, Caleb wished that Taylor would strike out. Caleb didn’t want to lose, but he also didn’t want to bat.
It was the bottom of the last inning. Two outs. Runners on first and second. The Spuds trailed 4–3, so the outcome of the game hung in the balance.
Taylor was not a strong hitter, so Caleb knew the chance was small that he’d get the hit to win the game.
If Taylor struck out, Caleb wouldn’t have to bat. And Caleb really didn’t want to have to bat.
The Oilers’ pitcher wound up and delivered a pitch. Taylor didn’t move.
Strike one!
the umpire bellowed.
Caleb tried not to smile.
Standing on deck, Caleb wondered where his confidence had gone.
Only last summer, Caleb was one of the best hitters in the Dayton League. He had hit more home runs than anyone, and he had one of the league’s best batting averages, too.
After all, that’s why Coach Bergen asked him to try out for the Spuds.
The Spuds were a traveling team. They played against teams from other cities all around the area, and they competed for the District 9 Championship in the playoffs at the end of every season.
It was a much more intense league to play in than the Dayton League.
Now it was the first game of the season. The Spuds were playing against their biggest rivals, the Oilers, who were from a neighboring town.
It was a chance for the Spuds to start the season off on the right