'Twas the night before Gameday, when all through the park,
The Jungle was not stirring, the stadium was all dark.
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The field was manicured to perfection with care,
In knowledge that Opening Day soon would be there.
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The Pirates were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of victories danced in their heads.
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An extended offseason finally coming to a cap,
Clark-LeClair had been through a long winter's nap.
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When out on the diamond there arose such a clatter,
1-9 down the line, the Pirates had batters.
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Fire those cannons! These boys could mash!
And in these confines, web gems they would flash.
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Out of the pen, the hurlers were ready to go,
Heaters, curveballs, and sliders they would throw.
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At long last, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But the boys of summer in the purple and gold gear.
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And across the whole world, the Pirate Nation came,
And whistled and shouted and called them by name:
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"Now Moylan! Now Kuchmaner! Now, Saylor and Hoov!
On, Agnos! On, Worrell! On, Ryder and Mayhue!
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To the top of the step! To the top of the wall!
Welcome to the Jungle! Let’s Play Ball!"
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