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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CIF Finals: West Valley Prep (9)

"Jake, wait a minute." Coach told me, halting me from going to the on deck circle.

We were about to start the top of the eighth inning and Zeke was already out there taking practice swings. I had rushed to grab my helmet and bat as well, feeling the need to get some practice swings too.

"Yes, Coach?" I felt nervous looking up at him, scared that he might bench me or something.

"This is going to sound a little too demanding, but hear me out. We need a homerun." Coach stated.

"I've never hit one before..." I was confused as to what he was trying to say. "Are you putting in a pinch hitter for me?"

"No!" His shout got the attention of some of my teammates so he lowered his voice and then lowered himself so we were eye level. "No way. I want you to do it. You're the best batter on this team. I know you think you don't have a lot of power, but you've been training all season. Have you ever really tried for a homerun?"

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