Characters in my story:

Erin Miller: visiting grandmother for the summer

Colin Porter: Pitcher for the team at the sandlot

Kyle Patterson: Shortstop

Ollie Kliner: Catcher

Brandon Stuart:1st baseman

Harry Scott: 2nd baseman

Matt Maxwell: 3rd baseman

Jason Hunter: Right fielder

Peter Penski : Center fielder

Tommy Cramer: Left fielder

New characters will be introduced by chapter they appear in.

The Start of the Summer

(Erins POV)

As my mom pulled into the driveway of my grandparents house I looked out the window. The sun was setting and the clouds has turned a shade of dark gray. It was probably going to rain. Pulling my glance back to the house I saw a group of maybe 3 or 4 boys carrying baseball bats and gloves. One of them had curly blonde hair and was a bit chubby, another was tall, tan, and had the blackest hair Ive ever seen.

'Hes Cute' I thought

Before I got a better look at the other boys my mom called, "Erin, are you coming?"

"Yes mom" I got out of our blue Honda and paced up the concrete sidewalk with my suitcase behind me.

"Now honey, tell Grandma I couldnt stay and say hello because of Robbies game tomorrow. Ok?"

"Ok mom. Bye Ill see you in August."

"Bye, and be good." She got into the car and drove away, my dad next to her and my older brother Robbie in the back seat. Robbie was a Senior in High School and their team made it to the State finals this year. They had to travel across the state and then they were going to look for scholarships around the country. Leaving me behind at my stubborn, old, cranky grandmas house for the summer.

Of course I couldnt complain. My grandmother owned the cities mall and was quite wealthy. But her attitude sometimes would just set me off.

The night was filled with the usual 'Welcome Back' hugs and kisses, a big ' Ive missed you so much' dinner, and a gift that usually cost about as high as I can count. But while all the celebration was going on my grandmas words always seemed to drift to Robbie (as usual) and my thoughts drifted strait to the boys I saw with the baseball equipment.

Laying in bed that night all I could think about is, 'Where they played ball at,' and 'If they would let me ever play'. I am pretty good. Ive been playing with my brother ever since I remember and played on a little league team since I was 6.

(Colins POV)

"Dude, Colin Im so freaking tired! Can we please go home!"

"Yeah Weve been practicing all day."

"All right Brandon, Ollie, if your so tired you dont have to play in tomorrows game. Ok?" I snapped at them.

"Porter, were all tired and it looks like its about to rain. Well be fine for the game." said a boy named Kyle.

"Fine. Lets go."

The team of 9 boys split up. I waved to 5 of them as they turned the opposite direction from him, leaving the field. " See ya, Harry, Matt, Jason, Peter, Tommy! Be here 9:00 sharp tomorrow!" I called from left field. " I swear if Petes late one more time Ill ring his neck!"

"Colin calm down. Well be fine. The Cubs, have to be the easiest team to beat around here, relax."

"Ah, shut up Ollie."Colin knew Ollie was right and he was just in a bad mood because Peter was their worst center fielder ever, but they needed him to play so theyd have enough players.

The group of boys consisting of Ollie, Colin, Brandon, and Kyle, rounded a corner facing a huge, Victorian style house.

"The Millers" Kyle said imitating a snooty sort of voice, " you know the old hoots grandson, Robbie is gonna play college ball for Kentucky State."

"No man, Its UCLA!"called Brandon.

"Wait I thought it was-- " started Ollie, but he got cut off by Colin.

"WHO CARES WHERE HES GOING! All we know is that hes good ok?." Everyone fell silent. " If only we could have him on our team." I said in a softer voice.

At that moment a car pulled up to the Millers driveway. A blue Honda. An older woman with gray-ish blonde hair got out and called to someone in the car. A girl with light blond hair covered by a New York Yankees cap got out carrying a suitcase.

At that moment I thought she must be staying at the house. "I wonder if she can play ball." I said

"What! no way man shes a girl."

I was thinking about arguing with Brandon at this because I knew plenty of good girl ball players but just decided to say, " yea man your right."