Strike-Out Scare
By Carolyn Keene and Jan Naimo Jones
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Carolyn Keene
Carolyn Keene is the author of the ever-popular Nancy Drew books.
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Strike-Out Scare - Carolyn Keene
1
Magic Bill
Play ball!" eight-year-old Nancy Drew exclaimed. She punched her fist into her leather baseball glove as she skipped down the sidewalk.
Batter up!
her friend George Fayne said, skipping next to her.
Three strikes and you’re out!
George’s cousin Bess Marvin yelled, swinging a sky blue bat at her side. Or is it four?
Nancy giggled. Bess was not exactly a big sports fan. On the other hand, George loved just about every sport on the planet, especially baseball.
It was a beautiful spring day. The three girls had just started their spring vacation. They were on their way to the park for their first day of baseball practice. They had signed up to play for the Mahoney Marlins. Nancy was going to be a pitcher. George was going to be a shortstop. Bess was going to be a catcher.
Nancy and George had to talk Bess into playing for the Marlins. Luckily, Bess finally agreed. She didn’t want to miss a chance to hang out with her two best friends—even if it was on a baseball field!
The three friends soon reached the park. Nancy noticed a bunch of girls about their age doing stretches on the baseball diamond.
There’s our team,
Nancy said excitedly. Come on!
Nancy, George, and Bess ran across the park. A tall, athletic-looking woman in a blue and yellow T-shirt waved them over. It was their coach, Coach Gloria. Nancy remembered her from sign-up day the week before.
Good morning, girls!
Coach Gloria called out cheerfully. Ready to play some ball?
Yes!
Nancy, George, and Bess said in unison.
Coach Gloria smiled at them. She had long black hair that she wore in a ponytail. Her blue and yellow baseball cap had the letter M on it and matched her T-shirt and shorts. She wore a silver whistle on a string around her neck.
Let me show you where you can put your things,
Coach Gloria offered. She pointed to Bess’s blue bat. You brought your own bat? That’s awesome! You must be a serious hitter.
My mom and dad bought it for me yesterday as a special present,
Bess explained. Isn’t it beautiful? I’m only an okay hitter, though. Nancy and George and I play with some kids from school sometimes. I fly away a lot.
"Fly out," George whispered, correcting her.
A young boy with brown hair and glasses came up to them. He was carrying an armful of bats.
Where do I put these, Mom?
he asked Coach Gloria in a grumpy-sounding voice. They’re heavy!
Just put them over in the dugout, Austin,
Coach Gloria told him. Girls, this is my son Austin. He’s my assistant. Austin, this is Nancy, Bess, and George. George, do you prefer George or Georgia?
George, definitely,
George said quickly.
"We’re starting