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* Mr. Mertle being completely understanding of the boys’ situation when they explain what happened and him [[spoiler:offering Smalls a baseball signed by the 1927 New York Yankees team.]]

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* Mr. Mertle being completely understanding of the boys’ situation when they explain what happened and him [[spoiler:offering Smalls a baseball signed by the 1927 New York Yankees team. And all he asks in return? Once a week, the boys come by and talk baseball with him.]]
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** What makes it better is afterwards: After Singleton punches Hayley in the stomach, leaving her in pain, ''every one'' of the team call him out on it, even the most against of Hayley and her soft ball team. When Singleton tries to justify it that since Hayley's a girl, she needs to conform to how boys play. David's response is to punch the son of a bitch, declare the Sandlot as ''their'' property, before furiously telling him to never harm his team nor to "never hit a girl!".

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** What makes it better is afterwards: After Singleton punches Hayley in the stomach, leaving her in pain, ''every one'' ''[[EveryoneHasStandards every one]]'' [[EveryoneHasStandards of the team call him out on it, even the most against of Hayley and her soft ball team.team]]. When Singleton tries to justify it that since Hayley's a girl, she needs to conform to how boys play. David's response is to punch the son of a bitch, declare the Sandlot as ''their'' property, before furiously telling him to never harm his team nor to "never "never, ever hit a girl!".
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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met again. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ‘''Will you marry me?''’" [[HappilyEverAfter And he did.]]]]

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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met again. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She She said, "You're "[[MeaningfulEcho You're supposed to say, ‘''Will say]], ''"Will you marry me?''’" me?"''" [[HappilyEverAfter And he did.]]]]]]
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* Smalls relationship with the entire gang. After their initial hazing, they welcome him in as one of their own, and it’s very obvious they truly loved him as a brother and were there for him when he needed friends the most.

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* At the end, Scott is the announcer for Benny's games. The two of them are still friends as adults.

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* Scott and Benny's friendship overall. It's very heartwarming to see Benny take Scott under his wing and give the new kid a chance despite Scott knowing nothing about baseball. He stands up for Scott when the other kids pick on him and teaches him about the game which also leads to the other kids accepting Scott as one of the gang as well.
* At the end, Scott is the announcer for Benny's games. games and they share a thumbs up like when they were kids. The two of them are still best friends as adults.
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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met again. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ''‘Will you marry me?’''" [[HappilyEverAfter And he did.]]]]

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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met again. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ''‘Will ‘''Will you marry me?’''" me?''’" [[HappilyEverAfter And he did.]]]]
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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met again. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ''‘Will you marry me?’''." [[HappilyEverAfter And he did.]]]]

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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met again. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ''‘Will you marry me?’''." me?’''" [[HappilyEverAfter And he did.]]]]
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* The WhereAreTheyNowEpilogue in the sequel, specifically when it comes to David and Hayley.

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* The WhereAreTheyNowEpilogue in the sequel, WhereAreTheyNowEpilogue, specifically when it comes to David and Hayley.
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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met again. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ''‘Will you marry me?’''." [[HappilyEverAfter And he did]].]]

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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met again. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ''‘Will you marry me?’''." [[HappilyEverAfter And he did]].]]did.]]]]
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** Even before they learn to fully bond, Scott still stumbles, calling Bill "dad" before awkwardly switching to calling him by his name. Even back when they were still getting used to one another, Scott still saw Bill as his father. He may have been mostly hesitant not knowing if Bill felt the same.

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* Mr. Mertle being completely understanding of the boys’ situation when they explain what happened and him [[spoiler:offering Smalls a baseball signed by the 1927 New York Yankees team.]]
** Following up the scene, Smalls’ stepdad being amazed to receive it.
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** What makes it better is afterwards: After Singleton punches Hayley in the stomach, leaving her in pain, ''every one'' of the team call him out on it, even the most against of Hayley and her soft ball team. When Singleton tries to justify it that since Hayley's a girl, she needs to conform to how boys play. David's response is to punch the son of a bitch, declare the Sandlot as ''their'' property, before furiously telling him to never harm his team nor to "never hit a girl!".
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* David punching out Singleton after the latter [[WouldHitAGirl punches Hayley in the stomach]]. Doubles as a CrowningMomentOfAwesome.

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* David punching out Singleton after the latter [[WouldHitAGirl punches Hayley in the stomach]]. Doubles as a CrowningMomentOfAwesome.SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome.
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* David punching out Singleton after the latter [[WouldHitAGirl punches Hayley in the stomach]]. Doubles as a CrowningMomentOfAwesome.
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* Squints nearly drowning just so he can kiss Wendy Peffercorn (whom he has been in love with for three years) isn't just a CrowningMomentOfFunny and CrowningMomentOfAwesome, but it's also heartwarming because it causes her to finally take notice of him. Despite the fact that it gets Squints and his friends banned from the pool for life, every time the kids walk past the pool after that day Wendy looks at Squints and smiles. Eventually, the two of them get married, have nine kids, and live HappilyEverAfter.

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* Squints nearly drowning just so he can kiss Wendy Peffercorn (whom he has been in love with for three years) isn't just a CrowningMomentOfFunny and CrowningMomentOfAwesome, SugarWiki/{{Funny|Moments}} SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome, but it's also heartwarming because it causes her to finally take notice of him. Despite the fact that it gets Squints and his friends banned from the pool for life, every time the kids walk past the pool after that day Wendy looks at Squints and smiles. Eventually, the two of them get married, have nine kids, and live HappilyEverAfter.
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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met again. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ''"Will you marry me?"''." And he did.]]

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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met again. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ''"Will ''‘Will you marry me?"''.me?’''." [[HappilyEverAfter And he did.did]].]]
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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met ''again''. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him, [[spoiler:and she said, "You're supposed to say, ''"Will you marry me?"''." And he ''did''.]]

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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met ''again''.again. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him, [[spoiler:and she him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ''"Will you marry me?"''." And he ''did''.did.]]
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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met ''again''. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ''"Will you marry me?"''." And he ''did''.]]

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-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met ''again''. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She him, [[spoiler:and she said, "You're supposed to say, ''"Will you marry me?"''." And he ''did''.]]
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* Scott and Bill's evolving relationship. While it starts off awkward and barely existent by the end they truly become father and son, showing that just because you aren't related by blood doesn't mean you can't be family.

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* Scott and Bill's evolving relationship. While it starts off awkward and barely existent by the end they truly become father and son, showing that just because you aren't related by blood doesn't mean you can't be family.family.
* The WhereAreTheyNowEpilogue in the sequel, specifically when it comes to David and Hayley.
-->'''Johnnie Smalls:''' (''Narrating'') Hayley and David went all the way through high school together. After that, they went their separate ways. Ten years after college, they met ''again''. At that meeting, just like the first time he ever had a chance to talk to her in grade school, David was so nervous, he couldn't speak. So she spoke for him. [[spoiler:She said, "You're supposed to say, ''"Will you marry me?"''." And he ''did''.]]
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* At the end, Scott is the announcer for Benny's games. The two of them are still friends as adults.

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* At the end, Scott is the announcer for Benny's games. The two of them are still friends as adults.adults.
* Scott and Bill's evolving relationship. While it starts off awkward and barely existent by the end they truly become father and son, showing that just because you aren't related by blood doesn't mean you can't be family.
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* After "The Beast" chases Benny through a good chunk of town, it gets stopped when a wall crashes down on it. [[spoiler:Scott and Benny take pity on it and work together to move the wall away so it can be free. At first everyone is afraid the animal will continue it's attack, instead the dog is very grateful.]]

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* After "The Beast" chases Benny through a good chunk of town, it gets stopped when a wall crashes down on it. [[spoiler:Scott and Benny take pity on it and work together to move the wall away so it can be free. At first everyone is afraid the animal will continue it's its attack, instead the dog is very grateful.]]



* At the end, Scott is the announcer for Benny's games. the two of them are still friends as adults.

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* At the end, Scott is the announcer for Benny's games. the The two of them are still friends as adults.
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* Squints nearly drowning just so he can kiss Wendy Peffercorn (whom he has been in love with for three years) isn't just a CrowningMomentOfFunny and CrowningMomentOfAwesome, but it's also heartwarming because it causes her to finally take notice of him. Despite the fact that it gets Squints and his friends banned from the pool for life, every time the kids walk past the pool after that day Wendy looks at Squints and smiles. Eventually, the two of them get married, have nine kids, and live HappilyEverAfter.

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* Squints nearly drowning just so he can kiss Wendy Peffercorn (whom he has been in love with for three years) isn't just a CrowningMomentOfFunny and CrowningMomentOfAwesome, but it's also heartwarming because it causes her to finally take notice of him. Despite the fact that it gets Squints and his friends banned from the pool for life, every time the kids walk past the pool after that day Wendy looks at Squints and smiles. Eventually, the two of them get married, have nine kids, and live HappilyEverAfter.HappilyEverAfter.
* At the end, Scott is the announcer for Benny's games. the two of them are still friends as adults.
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* After "The Beast" chases Benny through a good chunk of town, it gets stopped when a wall crashes down on it. [[spoiler:Scott and Benny take pity on it and work together to move the wall away so it can be free. At first everyone is afraid the animal will continue it's attack, instead the dog is very grateful.]]

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* After "The Beast" chases Benny through a good chunk of town, it gets stopped when a wall crashes down on it. [[spoiler:Scott and Benny take pity on it and work together to move the wall away so it can be free. At first everyone is afraid the animal will continue it's attack, instead the dog is very grateful.]]]]
* Squints nearly drowning just so he can kiss Wendy Peffercorn (whom he has been in love with for three years) isn't just a CrowningMomentOfFunny and CrowningMomentOfAwesome, but it's also heartwarming because it causes her to finally take notice of him. Despite the fact that it gets Squints and his friends banned from the pool for life, every time the kids walk past the pool after that day Wendy looks at Squints and smiles. Eventually, the two of them get married, have nine kids, and live HappilyEverAfter.
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* After "The Beast" chases Benny through a good chunk of town, it gets stopped when a wall crashes down on it. [[spoiler:Scott and Benny take pity on it and work together to move the wall away so it can be free. At first everyone is afraid the animal will continue it's attack, instead the dog is very grateful]].

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* After "The Beast" chases Benny through a good chunk of town, it gets stopped when a wall crashes down on it. [[spoiler:Scott and Benny take pity on it and work together to move the wall away so it can be free. At first everyone is afraid the animal will continue it's attack, instead the dog is very grateful]].grateful.]]
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* After "The Beast" chases Benny through a good chunk of town, it gets stopped when a wall crashes down on it. [[spoiler:Scott and Benny take pity on it and work together to move the wall away so it can be free. At first everyone is afraid the animal will continue it's attack, in fact the dog is very grateful]].

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* After "The Beast" chases Benny through a good chunk of town, it gets stopped when a wall crashes down on it. [[spoiler:Scott and Benny take pity on it and work together to move the wall away so it can be free. At first everyone is afraid the animal will continue it's attack, in fact instead the dog is very grateful]].
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* After "The Beast" chases Benny through a good chunk of town, it gets stopped when a wall crashes down on it. [[spoiler:Scott and Benny take pitty on it and work together to move the wall away so it can be free. At first everyone is afraid the animal will continue it's attack, indtad the dog is very greatful]].

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* After "The Beast" chases Benny through a good chunk of town, it gets stopped when a wall crashes down on it. [[spoiler:Scott and Benny take pitty pity on it and work together to move the wall away so it can be free. At first everyone is afraid the animal will continue it's attack, indtad in fact the dog is very greatful]].grateful]].
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* After "The Beast" chases Benny through a good chunk of town, it gets stopped when a wall crashes down on it. [[spoiler:Scott and Benny take pitty on it and work together to move the wall away so it can be free. At first everyone is afraid the animal will continue it's attack, indtad the dog is very greatful]].

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