Hunter Monday and the Pigeon Forge Tigers beat the Gibbs Eagles 4-1 in a District 3-AA baseball game on Steve Hunley Field in Corryton, Tennessee, on Monday, April 15, 2019. (Photo by Danny Parker)
By Dan Fleser
In times of trouble, Hunter Monday turns to his own plan for pitching emergencies.
“Sounds a little crazy,” the Pigeon Forge High left-hander said, “but I try to breathe deeper and be more focused.”
He also retreats to a safe haven at the back of the pitcher’s mound. There, he gathers himself and narrows his thoughts.
“When I get in that situation,” he said, “I just try to lock in.”
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