The Softball Game 'A Personal Narrative Essay'

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The Softball Game It is the fifth inning. There is two outs, bases are loaded, and the score is nine to nine. This is the most important game of the season. It is the state championship. I look up at the lights. They are blazing right into my eyes. As I get ready to pitch the ball, I realize the girl up to bat is their best hitter. The count is three balls, and two strikes. I pitch the ball, and I hear the ball hit the bat. It’s a line drive straight to me. All I have to do is catch the ball. I look down at my glove, and I see the ball resting in my glove. I hear everyone screaming, because I just got the third out. Now it is the sixth inning. Two girls on my team have just struck out. I am up to bat. I could win this game for us if I

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