8 GROUNDCOVER NEWS SPORTS HOSEA HILL Groundcover vendor No. 532 I was reading during the Michigan vs. Purdue baseball game on May 11 and learned that it was Little League Day at the ballpark (Ray Fisher Stadium at the Wilpon Complex in Ann Arbor). I had the opportunity to interview four Little League baseball players. Following is our conversation: Hosea Hill: Hey everybody, it's Hosea Hill here and thanks to Groundcover Newspaper, I'm a freelance writer with them. We're here today, May 11, the day before Mother's Day but we're celebrating a special day here at the Michigan baseball game vs Purdue. Michigan is tied up right now 5-5. I got some special guys with me, some young players, these are Little League players. Today is a special day, it's Little League appreiation day here at the game and hey we are going to introduce these kids here, we got four of them, hey what's your name buddy? TJ: Hi, I'm TJ and I play for Hawks Gold. HH: You play for the Hawks? Oh, that's a good team. What do you think about the game today? TJ: Hopefully Michigan wins, and Go Blue! HH: Sounds good. Where you from? TJ: South Lyon, Michigan. HH: What position do you play? TJ: I play catcher. HH: We got a young catcher here! Who's your friend next to you? TJ: This is Brenden. HH: Hey Brenden, what do you think about this game today? Brenden (B): I think it's going to be a good game and I hope that Michigan wins also. HH: Sounds good, Go Blue, right? B: Go Blue! HH: Yeah! You play with the Hawks too? B: Ummm-hummm. HH: What position are you playing? B: Outfield and everywhere. HH: You getting all in, you getting good experience out there, huh? B: Yeah. HH: Do you love baseball? B: Yeah. HH: Where are you from Brenden? B: I'm from Milford, Michigan. HH: Alright cool. We got another buddy right next to him, what's up kid? What's your name? Wesley (W): Wesley HH: It's good to meet you, Wesley. W: Good to meet you. HH: What position you playing Wesley? W: First base. HH: First base! Oh cool, what do you think about the game today? W: Good, I think Michigan will win. HH: Sounds good, let's Go Blue, right? Let me get a Go Blue from you. W: Go Blue! HH: Alright, hey buddy what's up? What's your name? Lincoln (L): Lincoln HH: Lincoln, we got a young Lincoln here hahahaha, hey Lincoln, what position you play? L: Third HH: Third base, right? L: Yep HH: How's that going? L: Good HH: Alright good, you play for the Hawks, too … What else can you tell me about the Hawks? L: They are a good team, they’re ranked sixth in the state and I got a lotta teammates. From left to right: Brenden,Wesley, TJ and Lincoln. HH: What do you think about the game today? L: I think it's good, it’s tied up right now. HH: Yeah, Go Blue right ... L: Yeah, Go Blue H: Yeah, I like that, hey hey thanks it was a pleasure meeting you all today and I wish you all the best luck — you guys are golden. Again, thanks to the kids that participated in this interview and their coach for giving me approval to talk with them. Michigan won the game too, Go Blue! JUNE 28, 2024 Interview with young fans at Michigan vs. Purdue
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