by Stephen Jones
October’s sound, sound of the word
Rolling like bronze-bell clamor:
Sweet victory ringing in the ears;
Yankee Stadium roaring for more.
Now, for Pinstripes, looms Boston.
October can be a month long.
Yankees/A’s Wild Card Match
by Stephen Jones
I am unbiased:
I root for the Yankees.
Severino will start tonight
And all of us hope: just
Show up for the big game.
After last night–a torrential rain
And twisters here and there–
The home field is green,
Today is light autumn-fine, and
Tonight should be good.
I see the roster, in my head.
I wonder about expectations,
And I think:
Just show up for the game.
Game 163
by Stephen Jones
You have Brewers/Cubs
And you have Dodgers/Rockies
Season’s end extras
September Song
by Stephen Jones
You crowded stadiums in April;
No matter where you were–all was equal:
The decibel of expectation outweighed price,
And everyone–all of you–sat alike
In a Spring glow of your baseball dream
(A winner this year, being common theme).
And now … and now it’s September.
Meaningless games dot the calendar.
Flurry of trades, of sure-fire acquisitions–
Are you ready for October’s postseason?
Is your dream secure in a playoff berth?
(Or are you saying “Next year!” for all it’s worth?)
Angels Fans Furious
by Stephen Jones
Shohei Ohtani, the
Angels’ star and season,
Now with an UCL tear.
And
What was management thinking?
They knew
His elbow wasn’t right
And knew
They were 12 games behind.
So why
Put him in for 2+ innings
In a meaningless Sunday game?
Now
Comes a visitor, well-known
To the mound–
Mr. Tommy John
Comes recommended and is
Knocking at the door.
Oh no Ohtani