Lenny quietly tucked the baseball underneath the duffel bag and walked to the refreshment table. He hoped that no one would find that ball for the entire practice so they would be able to go home early. He wouldn't miss any pop flies. It would be great.

"Here, I found the ball!" Greg said proudly after shifting the duffel bag aside. "Let's play!" Greg couldn't wait for his turn at bat.

What is one reason the narrator might be telling this story?

to explore thoughts and feelings of several characters
to teach the reader the different rules of baseball
to give a personal opinion about the game of baseball

1 answer

One reason the narrator might be telling this story is to explore the thoughts and feelings of several characters. This gives insight into Lenny's desire to avoid practice and Greg's excitement to play, highlighting different perspectives within the context of a baseball practice.