The stadium was full of people. The middle was as big as a Picasso painting. The Dodgers faced the San Francisco Giants to decide who would win the National League West. In the clubhouse, the room was full of uncertainty and more than a hint of fear. “I’m so nervous!” exclaimed rookie Chad Corbin. “Don’t worry,” first baseman Lawrence Slade said. “Everything will be fine. I remember my first game,” Garrett Flynn recalled, “I found the bases loaded in the sixth. I had a great pitch and I crushed it. He got into the gap and I hit a triple. “Okay guys,” Dodger manager Toe Jorre said. The docile team turned to Jorre. “It’s probably the most important match of your life. You all have the potential to become someone great. Prove it tonight. Winning this game will bring us closer to our ultimate goal: winning the World Series. So let's go ahead and win a game of ball! " "Yeah!" » the team shouted in response. With that, the players rushed onto the field. The first inning started with Chad at second base. “Okay,” he said to himself. “You can do this. It's like in Chattanooga, except that the players here are less fickle. The first pitch was hit hard by third baseman Merle Lovett. He fielded it cleanly, but then had a wild throw to first. The runner remained where he was at first base. The next batter came on. “You’re covering up a theft!” » » Chad shouted to Ching Chang San, the shortstop. On the next pitch, the runner was out. Chad ran to support San. Wait, Chad thought. San doesn't speak English! Chad started running towards second place. He caught the throw coming from the catcher and dove for the bag. He put the tag on the runner. “You’re out!” » shouted the referee. "Yeah!" shouted C...... middle of paper......, a strike. The third was in the ground and the fourth was not much better. The count was 3-1 and the fifth pitch looked good so he swung. He crushed it in the gap and left first. As Chad rounded first, he saw the ball was still in the outfield. He put the afterburner on and slid headfirst into third. He was safe. “Oh yeah!” » Chad shouted. One run and the Dodgers would win! He looked at the pitcher's delivery and found the error he was looking for. On the second pitch he headed home. The pitcher was so shocked that he threw the ball too high. Instead of sliding, Chad lunged at the receiver. The ball came out of the backstop glove. " SECURE ! » shouted the referee. The other Dodgers players rushed to meet Chad at home plate. He helped secure a substantial victory for the team by stealing home! The Dodgers were going to the playoffs!