As Linus biked home from practice, a wave of excitement washed over him. Being on the lineup felt like a real acknowledgment of all the work he'd put in. With just three games left before playoffs, he knew this was a prime chance to get some time on the field, even if just for a few innings.
By the time the playoffs rolled around, Coach would probably stick to the more experienced players, so these last regular games were the best shot he had.
He glanced at the bright, late August sky above him, realizing how quickly the summer had flown by. It was already the 25th, and soon the days would start to cool down. He knew the playoffs would be in mid-September, scheduled just before autumn's chill set in, so there wasn't much time left before the off-season.
