Lord, give me strength to hit the ball,And if I do, don't let me fall.Help me to pick the pitch that's right, Then help me knock it out of site.Then let me run with deer-like grace,Don't let me miss but tag first base. Then on to second, stay with me Lord, 'Cause this one out we can't afford.Then let me zoom like a flying bird, Right down the line and on to third.Then let me slide with feet out-thrust,Across home plate in the swishing dust. But first of all dear Lord I pray,Just tell the coach to let me play!!