To get noticed , he needed to win the Cup . He thought longingly of the empty pitch . It was practically unnatural for no one to be practicing when it was available .
According to the above context, choose the best option to answer the following question.
Question: Why is the pitcher practicing so heavily ?
Options:
- The pitcher is looking to improve for their own sake .
 - The pitcher is looking to win the cup .
 - The pitcher is looking to get a big contract .
 - None of the above choices .


The pitcher is looking to win the cup .