Chasing Zero

<p>Whenever I hear someone mention the year 1996 I immediately think of that magical baseball season in which a special group of young men won forty-three consecutive baseball games. But it was so much more than just those forty-three games. It was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to both the game they loved and the teammates they competed with. I feel truly blessed to have been a part of their journey. <br />-Tim Dowdy<br />Former New Hope Baseball Coach </p><p>The spring of '96 was a magical time that I will never forget. It was a three-month period in which the stars aligned and took us on an unforgettable ride. <br />-Carey Edwards<br />Former New Hope Baseball player </p><p>I went to my knees near the third base line as the ball began to get closer and closer to the ground. As a sixteen-year-old all I could think about was how I had just let my team down. My name was going to be in the record books the only pitcher with an L next to his name. Suddenly my feet went numb as I stood up in disbelief. I saw what had just happened but didn't believe it. I still have never seen another catch like that! <br />-Scott Kappler<br />Former New Hope Baseball Player</p>