My First Strikeout!

I was at the softball field at 6:00, ready to pitch my first game. I was scared because I didn’t know what to do. The first pitch was a ball, it was too high. The second pitch—ball, it was too low. The third pitch—ball, it was outside. The forth pitch—BALL … UGG! I had just walked the first batter.  I felt like I was going to cry. I was already nervous and that just made it worse.

My coach pulled me over and talked to me. He said, “Throw a little softer, and calm down.”

I looked over in the stands at my mom. I could tell she was hoping for me to throw a good ball.

I took a deep breath and threw the ball. I knew it was a good because the batter hit it. I was happy that it was a good throw, but I didn’t like the other team scoring a run.

I started to finally calm down, and I wasn’t nervous any more. Then the third batter came up to the plate. I threw the first pitch, she swung and missed! I threw the second pitch, she missed again—STRIKE 2. I knew I just needed one more good pitch, and I could get her out. I took a deep breath and looked over at my mom. I thought to myself “Come on Ella, YOU CAN DO THIS!” I threw the ball. The umpired yelled, “STRIKE 3, YOU’RE OUT!!!

I was so happy!! Everything that happened after that is almost a blur because I was so excited. Even though we lost the game, I was very proud of myself and I had a good time. I will never forget my first throw.

 Posted By: Pug33