Once upon a time, in a magical land of baseball, there was a young player named Jack. Jack was an excellent fielder, but he had never been able to hit the ball well. He practiced every day, but still, he couldn't seem to get the hang of it.

One day, Jack's team was playing in the championship game, and they were down by one run. With two outs and the bases loaded, Jack stepped up to the plate. He took a deep breath and focused on the pitcher's windup.

The pitcher threw the ball, and with all his might, Jack swung the bat and hit the ball! It soared over the fence and won the game for his team.

Everyone on the team was so happy and excited, they lifted Jack on their shoulders and paraded around the field with the pennant, which they had just won.

The next day, Jack was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame for his incredible strike. From that day on, Jack was known as the best hitting fielder in the land, and his team never lost another championship game.

The end.

Reflections

1. What do you think Jack did to finally hit the ball in the championship game?
2. How did Jack's teammates react when he hit the game-winning home run?
3. Why do you think Jack was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame after hitting the home run?