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One of America’s favorite pastimes is baseball, and "Casey at the Bat", one of the most famous poems in American history, captures the excitement of the game from start to finish! Tension is high that day in the typical late-19th-century town of Muddville. We enter the ninth inning, the team is behind by two runs, and things are looking grim for the win unless by some miracle the infamous Casey can get up to bat and possibly save the day. The fans are cheering, the crowd is on alert, and hope abounds as the mighty Casey takes his position at the plate. Written by Ernest Thayer and first published in the San Francisco Examiner on June 3, 1888, "Casey at the Bat", narrated by Kathy Poelker, presents the roar of the crowd, the calls of the umpire, and the total thrill of the game!

Casey at the Bat is the eternal baseball ballad by Ernest L. Thayer that embraces readers of all age groups. The action describes the “Mudville Nine’s” dismal outlook as they try to stage a ninth inning comeback rally. Now with a chance to win the game Casey must come through as his oddball teammates and his beloved Mudville fans look on. Whether you’re a T-Baller or just a baseball enthusiast you will relate and understand the moral; things do not go exactly as planned.

The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day: The score stood four to two with but one inning more to play.... Since 1888 Casey at the Bat has been read and loved by baseball fans around the world. Now Mighty Casey has been brought to life by celebrated illustrator C. F. Payne, who captures the old-fashioned fun of an afternoon at the ballpark for a brand-new generation.

Casey at the Bat, by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, is likely the single most recognized writing on baseball. Originally published in the San Francisco Examiner on June 3, 1888, this timeless piece carries the same popularity over a hundred years later. The beloved Casey, Mudville's finest, displays a confident arrogance while learning an important lesson in humility. In his first published children's book project, illustrator Chris Bell brings new life to this historic tale of America's greatest pastime.

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