(A)
Mike had always dreamed about going to a baseball game. He watched his favorite team, the Arrows, on TV all the time, but he had never seen a game in person. One afternoon, Mike’s dad came home earlier than usual. “Hey, Mike,” he said, “I just got two tickets for tonight’s Arrows game. Do (a) you want to go?” Mike was so excited that he ran to grab his Arrows hat. In the car, his dad handed him a new baseball glove and added, “Just in case a fly ball comes our way.”
(B)
Several hours later, Mike’s favorite team hit a home run and won the game. Fireworks filled the sky, and the team song played throughout the stadium. When they got home, Mike told his mom all about his favorite plays and showed her the ball he caught. (b) He knew this was a day he would never forget. It wasn’t just the game ― it was the cheering, the excitement, and best of all, spending time with his dad. He couldn’t wait for the next time they would get to go to a game.
(C)
The stadium was full of people wearing Arrows shirts. Mike couldn’t believe how big the stadium looked in person. As the players ran onto the field, Mike and his dad cheered for their team’s players. His dad pointed at the player running out to third base, saying “Look, it’s Chavez, (c) your favorite player!” Mike saw him warming up on the field and waved hoping to get (d) his attention. After the players warmed up, Mike and his dad went to get some snacks. As soon as they sat back down, the pitcher threw the first pitch.
(D)
Before long, it was Chavez’s turn to hit. He hit a high fly ball into the stands. The whole crowd stood up, but Mike reached up with his glove and grabbed the ball. Everyone clapped and smiled at Mike. (e) He tightly held the ball and felt a little surprised, but very proud. Both teams kept scoring and the game stayed close. Mike and his dad cheered for every hit and held their breath during every big play. They high-fived each other every time the Arrows scored.
