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While driving down the road Mr. Cassidy saw a red truck with a little boy sitting beside the driver going toward baseball field. He was sure the driver was one of the coaches for the local baseball team. It brought back fond memories of his son, Joe and the way he always wanted to go with him in the truck. Gee, I had almost forgotten about him. I wonder where he is living. The old man thought as tears poured down his cheeks. “I miss him so much.”
Excitement filled Coach Bill while driving up the tree-lined country road leading to the ballpark with his six-year-old son, Austin sitting beside him. Today was the first game of the season they were looking forward to the Wild Hawks and their families having a great time. A few days earlier, Bill

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