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“I think you need a hat and a glove.”He smirks as he hands over his.“I want to see one of those amazing pitches Danny says you can do.”He pulls his catcher’s mask over his face and takes his spot behind the plate.
I'm stunned for a few moments, but Danny tugs me onto the field and over to Leo.We met him a few days ago.He’s practically family to Sophia and he’s really nice.
“What’s going on?”
“Well, we know you never wanted to go pro, but you had to wonder what it would be like to be on this mound and look up at a stadium like this.”Leo motions to the fans screaming in the stands.“We figured this would be an awesome memory for you.”
“Thank you.I don’t even know what to say.”
“Don’t say anything.Just throw an amazing pitch.Bonus points if you make Wyatt’s hand sore.”He grins and takes a step back to give me room.
I smack the ball into my glove a few times before lifting my leg and throwing my arm forward with a fastball.I'm sure they measure the pitches and I’d love to know what I can still do.
The ball hits Wyatt’s glove with a loud thwack!A slow smile spreads across my face as I let out a long breath.That felt amazing.The crowd goes crazy as the speed of the ball flashes on the big screen.
“Jeez, Maverick!You were pitching ninety miles an hour!That’s insane for someone who isn’t pro!”Wyatt rips off his helmet as he comes closer to us.“After the game, I think you need to come back out here and play for a little bit.I want to see what your batting is like.”
“I want to see how many hits I can get off of him.”Smithy grins.He’s one of the best batters on the team, I doubt I can strike him out.
“I'm game, if you guys aren’t too tired after playing an entire game.”
“Nah, we’ll be fine.”Wyatt pats me on the back as he shows us back to where a security guard is waiting for us.
He hands us each a box before running back onto the field.We don’t bother opening the boxes until we’re back in the suite with Sydney and Bree.
“Wow!”Danny gasps as he lifts the lid and peers inside.
He pulls out several jerseys, all of which are signed.There’s a signed baseball, a new mitt, and a signed bat.He pulls out a baseball hat and a few other things, making me jealous of the awesome gear he got.
“Are you going to open yours or stare longingly at Danny’s stuff?”Sydney smirks.
I carefully open my box and my eyes widen.Wyatt got me a jersey from the entire starting lineup.I have all of the same things Danny has and more.I don’t know how he did it, but he made this a night I’ll never forget.
Chapter 30
Sydney
I’veneverseenMaverickso excited.He’s practically bouncing with energy as we make our way down to the field after the game.
Charlie told us we’d have to wait until the stadium cleared out to actually go on the field.They don’t want fans sticking around to watch the Pit Bulls play a friendly game with Maverick.
Wyatt convinced the starting lineup to stay after the game so that they can play a few innings like it’s a real game.
Jax, Cody, Peck, Wes, Blake, and Lincoln somehow convinced Wyatt to let them play too.It will be interesting to watch some professionals play against guys who haven’t played since college or haven’t played at all.
“Peck is awful at baseball.”Sophia giggles as he tries to race to first base, but Wyatt’s too fast.He snatches the ball and launches it towards first base.Cord catches the ball with ease and gets Peck out.
“He’s never really been into sports.”I chuckle at the pout on his face.
“Oh!Mav’s taking the pitching mound!I really want him to strike out Smithy!”Charlie bounces in her seat.
I watch as Maverick launches the ball towards the plate.The sound of the ball hitting Wyatt’s glove brings a smile to my face.Smithy frowns and stares at Maverick in surprise.
“What the heck was that!”
“That was you getting a strike!”Leo laughs.
“You can’t even strike me out!How can he do it?”Smithy stares at Mav.
