On The Fly

Oh, a World Series, a magical sight, Dodgers and Yankees, a fearsome fight. With a 3-1 WIN , the Dodgers stand tall, One game away from taking it all! Freddie's the force, with homers so grand, A mighty swing across the land. A historic grand slam sailed through the air, Leaving Yankee fans gasping and tugging their hair. Mookie Betts in the field, so quick and so sly, Snatching up balls like a hawk in the sky. Kiké Hernández and Téoscar, too– with hits so clutch, Making big plays when they mattered so much! Shohei Ohtani joined in on the fun: A welcome surprise, a new Dodger son! And there’s Tommy Edman, Oh, what a find; with a glove and with the bat, he’s one of a kind. Max Muncy and Chris Taylor are all in the mix, swatting and fielding; they’ve got all the tricks! And Walker Buehler, with heat that won’t quit, Striking out batters, bit by bit. But look at the Yankees; they’re struggling, too. Aaron Judge in a slump; Oh , what to do? Anthony Rizzo is always on base, And Soto–clu...

There’s a special tie to Baseball history that continues to thrill fans of the game, especially in October. This year I’m torn. Cubs, Dodgers, Yankees, or Astros? If you’ve been watching the 2017 MLB playoffs it’s been a treat so far. Readers of this blog know by now I’m a dedicated Cubs fan, however . . .  First of all, there’s Jose Altuve, the Astros 5′ 6″, 165 lb. sensation, what a joy to watch. He plays the game with reckless abandonment. Will he hit a home run, steal a base to manufacture a run, or simply fly around the bases from first to score the winning run? He’s currently batting .466 in the playoffs and has captured the hearts of baseball fans everywhere. Don’t believe me, just tune into any ALCS game this season and listen to the broadcasters revel in his accomplishments. In complete contrast is the Yankee Rookie sensation Aaron Judge, 6′ 7″, 282 lbs., built for power and speed. With an unassuming smile, and calm demeanor he goes about his business professi...