A game of
baseball created by Earl Pickles. Often played by Earl and his grandson, Nelson. It's used to teach kids how to hit the ball off the tee. Called 'Moonball' because the
bat is often swung very hard and the ball is
hit very far.
Nelson: (on the verge of crying but not quite) I'm just not a
good batter. How can I learn to
hit better?
Earl: What's the matter? Let's play Moonball. I'
ll show you how to do it.
Nelson: How?! I've never played Moonball before.
Earl: (demonstrating a proper batting stance) Here, do it like this. (swings the
bat)
Nelson: Wow! Look at the ball go!
Earl: Wow! That ball almost went as
high as the
moon.
Nelson: (giving a high five) Move over, Ed Crankshaft, Earl Pickles is coming your way!
Ed: I heard that, Nelson Wolfe. You don't disrespect a Mudhen, you hear me?! (stares at him hard, angry eyed)
Nelson: Sorry, but I bet you never played Moonball when you played.