Synopsis

The city throbbed with anticipation. Marco adjusted his cap, the familiar weight a comfort as he surveyed the field. Today was the day – the Cubbie Bears versus the Tiger Babies. A thrill coursed through him; this was his first game. He glanced at his teammates, a mix of nervous energy and excited chatter. A sudden announcement rippled through the crowd: the scorekeeper had fallen ill. Panic flickered in Marco’s chest. He needed someone he could trust. His gaze landed on George. "George," he