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Hit by the Cyclone

And the wonderful smell of leather and dirt

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D.M. Relik
Apr 12, 2024
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The steam from the concession stand flew into our dugout and immediately made my stomach gurgle with hunger. We weren’t allowed to get food during the game, but a couple of my teammates sometimes had their brothers or sisters run up behind the backstop and get them some french fries, hotdogs, or a pouch of Big League Chew. There were openings just below…

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