RECIPE FOR A (EARLY OCTOBER) WILD CARD

1. Two off-key catches.

2. A pitcher jammed then sweetened.

3. A cup of condensed moon shot.

4. A splash of backdoor sliders.

5. One streaker with a skinned knee.

6. Three pinches of primetime.

7. Four seats in the nosebleeds.

8. A quartet of Kings and Queens.

9. Gnats on shoulders (discarded).

10. Knots in muscles (well-kneaded).

11. Big toes in small pitchers of ice water.

12. Turf wars (wieners battled beef steak).

13. Carrots crunched for carats’ sake.

14. Breaking balls spun of foul-scented yarns.

15. Poker-faced pitches.

16. Jokers in catcher’s britches.

17. An Ace—unnamed.

18. Mix well.

19. Climb bleachers.

20. Add a cup of extra innings.

21. Wait for fireworks.

22. Ready. Set. Play.

Diary entries debate cooked books.
No matter whose team takes the entry, it’s sure to be a wild game.