Warmups led by Zeke was always filled with the same high intensity as a practice. I was sweating even after taking off my sweatshirt before we took the field. We still had someone announced our names and positions as we took the field, but there were less cheers than normal. The only people that would come to an early baseball game on a Monday were the few parents that had a flexible schedule like the Atkins.
I ran out to my position at second after having my name called, Noah followed. Both of his parents cheered and clapped, but not just for us, but for the whole team. For every name called on our side, they made sure no one was left out.
"And representing Watsonville High on the mound, Theo Hisxon!" The announcer wrapped it up. All parents present started to clap as the game began.
