the first pitch of summer

spring training is over

time to make tracks

to wrigley fenway kauffman

or wherever batters balls crack

the bull pen is waiting

the mound’s been prepared

the roster is ready

nostrils are flared

the star spangled banner

brings tears to your eye

a rocket ascending

up high in the sky

a proud crowd in the stadium

the first pitch is thrown

foul balls a plenty

the bleachers all moan

then suddenly the bat hits the ball

just spot on

the roar in the stadium is loud long and strong

a home run the outcome

hitter strolls round the bases

his team-mates hi-five him

he’s one of the aces 

then bases are loaded 

it’s time for the kill

more pine tar is added

all part of the drill

four runs the outcome

the pitcher’s a wreck

he’ll get some respite with

the seventh inning stretch

after all plays

the home team has won

the luck of the devil

but they’re number one

we’ll be back here tomorrow

the umpire will call

let’s get this game started

play on and 

PLAY BALL!