Lio by Mark Tatulli for May 30, 2024

New meaning to batter up.

I think I’ll move on to the public park…

Turn around slowly, Lio. Don’t let him see you.

It’s a choice between roasted orioles or sauteed marlins.

They have red soxs, but they’re too chewy.

Looks like Al Pastor. Al was the right fielder

Oh, no! So gross, but so funny.

Remove balls, bats, and caps before roasting.

To Serve Man!

Dessert is Girl Scout cookies- made with real Girl Scouts

And leave those gloves at home. They’re too tough.

Ha ha! It’s funny because six kids are dead!

Needs a pile of assorted clothes from the Peanuts gang.

I have to admit these last few strips have confused me a bit. Traditionally, Lio has gone out of his way to avoid sports (football, baseball, soccer, etc.) whenever dad suggested them. Now, he seems to really be into baseball.

Not funny. Quite disgusting, actually.

Little League Veal Cookout.

Who are they serving those ball players to?

Very exclusive indeed…..

Well done.

Flame-roasted kids? Whaddya think this is, Palestine?

Can I get a short stop, medium rare?

Does this joke translate? I see there is a Spanish version.

I wonder if the Baseball game Big Nate is having these days could end like this.

The scorecard was a cookbook.