Why Oh Why?

[fastpitch only]

Why Oh Why?

It's the ninth inning,
The score is tied,
I am on third,
Hoping I don't have to slide.

The pitcher is in her windup,
And I lead off base,
I hear the crack,
As the ball comes off the bat.

I'm off in a sprint,
Wanting to get across that base,
I hear the fans screaming
and I know it will be close.

The ball can't be far away,
As I try to run faster.
Almost there,
And I get ready to slide.

I see the ball,
My Impending doom.
I am across the plate now,
As I wait for the call.

I feels like forever,
But I see the waiting faces of the players.

What will the call be?
Is it true they shout?
Why oh why did I have to be out?