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1. life is good (I think?) - I’m able to move one bite from home plate to mouth 2. “first base’s” great goal but “second,” “third,” feels better – a “home run’s” too quick 3. a “base hit’s” the best “home runs” raise expectations - who needs the pressure? 4. pitcher’s arm’s fragile, the worst batters get lucky – a perfect game? fluke! 5. balls juggled in air each day fewer in number - hits are what matters 6. all bases loaded, one more run in means you win - hit still what matters 7. game’s umpires all suck, most truth, it seems, disputed - just gravity wins Brian Johnston 23rd August in 2022

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