Strike series

The 1920s was a very trying time for the United States. It was just getting out of a war and the morale of the people was not particularly high. That is where sports come in. They were a morale booster and something to get people’s mind off of rebuilding after the war, a much needed thing for the people of the United States. Sports played a huge role in the happiness and entertainment of the people in the 1920s and contributed to the rebuilding of the United States. Although there were…

In baseball, teams must use their money wisely. Blowing money on big-time players is not an option for all teams, as some teams cannot afford to purchase those high caliber players. Also, people are not always what they seem to be right off the bat, and the dark horse can be a winner in the right circumstances. The film Million Dollar Arm, directed by Craig Gillespie and the novel, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, written by Michael Lewis, demonstrate that a team does not need a…

something about Derek Jeter. He was also a great man off the field never got in trouble for illegal drugs. This is one of many of my role models. What makes Derek Jeter devoted is he had have five times that his team that he lead won the World Series. He has also lead the Yankees in hits, doubles, games played, stolen bases, times on base, plate appearances, and at-bats. He was the team captain for eleven years. His batting average was .310 (average .266) that is amazing. He has also won five…

Stillwater, Okla.--The West Virginia University baseball team came from behind to beat No. 23 Oklahoma State 5-3 in extra innings on Saturday afternoon at t Allie P. Reynolds Stadium. The Mountaineers (14-10) scored two runs in the ninth to tie the game 3-3 and scored to in the 10th to take the lead. Sophomore Cole Austin had three hits and drove in three runs. Kyle Gray and Ivan Gonzalez each picked up two hits. Braden Zarbnisky (3-0) picked up the win for WVU. He pitched 1.2 scoreless frames,…

goes past first but still touches the base. Another rule is that when a runner (a batter that got on base) runs to home the catcher (or the pitcher) must tag him/her with the ball. Another rule is that when the catcher drops the ball on the third strike he/she can either tag the batter or throw that ball to the first baseman and the batter will instantly be out. Try adding more evidence. You only have 4.7% of evidence in your…

Cy Young: An Ohio Landmark Cy Young, as we all know, was one of the best baseball players to walk this earth. Unfortunately, many people do not know that his memorial is in Newcomerstown Ohio. His memorial offers a beautiful view of the sunset on a clear day. I have visited this myself. Cy is most known for his great pitching. He started playing baseball in Newcomerstown. That is why he is buried there. Because of his perfect games and the no hitters he pitched, there has been an award named in…

You do not have to have super powers to be a hero. You do not have to have be given the medal of honor to be a hero. I have to believe that everyone has a hero. My hero is my brother, Chris. My brother Chris and I are seven years difference in age. When we were younger, I would go and watch him play sports. He loved sports but he had bad feet. I always enjoyed this time watching him. He was the coolest big brother. It all started back when my brother was about 12 or 13 years old. He…

Micheal Lewis’ Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair game is a story about Billy Beane. General manager of the Oakland Athletics (A’s) who used statistical analysis to win the baseball league. Beane was once a great baseball player during high school. Judging from his potential and skill, many baseball scouts wanted him in the team. However, he struggled in the minor league and never made it to the major league. Due to his unsuccessful career as a player, he retired as he was no longer…

Before I went to the World Series, I thought it was a joke, but I guess not because on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH was where the World Series was. I was more ecstatic than ever going to the World Series. When we got there, we had to choose our seats because it was standing room only(SRO). We chose our seats in foul ball territory, just about 15 feet away from the foul pole in left field. The game started and a country band named “Locash” sang the “Star…

America can be represented by different ideas depending upon the person asked. A common answer is that America can be represented by freedom or patriotism. However, there is a better representation than freedom or patriotism; that representation is baseball. America is baseball, both are melting pots for different cultures, both have a global impact, and everyone has the chance to succeed. America is known as the melting pot of cultures, and baseball is the same way. Major League Baseball in…