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The Hitting Zone

After a near death experience thanks to his own mother, Jake Hollander has an adverse reaction to people, baseball, and family. His feeling of abandonment is slowly lost thanks to his foster family, The Atkins. They take him in and change his mind about everything. He becomes more open, better at baseball, and craves for family. Slowly all wishes are granted. Instagram: @writerhalf_empty https://www.patreon.com/half_empty ~~The Last Curve can be found there, a short story about Rhys Please read on Webnovel! **Names, faces, and places aren’t real. A work of fiction. Nonetheless, it is my work of fiction so please don’t post it without permission. *I have used school names that do exist though, but I would like everyone to know that I have no affiliation with them. Nor do my views reflect their views. **Also, I bought the royalty-free license for my cover. Which means I can use it without having to pay royalties. If you have any questions, comment on my latest chapter or reach me on discord.

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Game One: Sunset Preparatory (8)

Top of the sixth would get to start with Noah, so as soon as we got back to the dugout, he grabbed his bat and helmet then left me on my own. I looked around and found Zeke already heading out to the on deck circle, and Garret was eagerly waiting in the hole. With the twins in the bullpen, I didn't have anyone to talk to.

"Still sulking over missing out on the double play?" Julian noticed me looking around and made his way over. Surprisingly, Jason was right behind him and hobbled his way over.

I shook my head. "No, it's okay. You got the last out and we didn't give up any runs."

They laughed. Jason plopped down next to me. "It's really not a big deal. Plays like that happen all the time. It was an especially nice stop for you."

That kind of stung. 'For you'? For a newbie, it was good. I let out another sigh.

Julian knocked on Jason's head. "Don't turn a compliment into an insult."

Jason smiled at me, sheepishly. "Oops. Sorry, Jake. I just meant-"