(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.