Then cursing and swearing got here from the stands,
When Richie was waved again by Bob Lemon’s hand.
An astonishing look came to visit Zisk’s face,
When Lemon mentioned, “Soderholm’s taking your house.”
As Eric stepped from the dugout, got here a scream from the followers.
You possibly can’t hit Soderholm, the Large Pollack is our man!
By no means earlier than in historical past have they pinch hit for Zisk,
Particularly with a bad-kneed free agent who was a giant threat.
This must be a mockery!
A unclean, rotten disgrace!
To pinch hit for a person,
Who’s positive Corridor of Fame.
Eric heard not a phrase as he strolled to the plate,
However he seen the gang’s eyes they usually have been stuffed with hate.
“God assist me simply this one time,” saved going by my thoughts.
If I ever get successful, please let or not it’s this time.
Nolan Ryan appeared in and thought,
“This oughta be a cinch to throw three strikes by this rider of the bench.”
“Strike one!” Was the decision from the person in blue,
And 4 pitches later, it was now three-and-two.
Now every thing rode on the very subsequent pitch.
Would Eric keep a poor man?
Or would he all of a sudden be wealthy?
Then the crack of the bat and a protracted drive to proper.
The again of Joe Rudi’s uniform was the one factor in sight.
The roar from the gang was a deafening scream!
Then Eric fell off the bed; it was solely a dream.
Simply past improbable.
By the way, Soderholm hit two profession dwelling runs off Nolan Ryan.
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