- "There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place" (line 1)
- "There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face" (line 6)
- "Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip" (line 25)
- "Now Casey stood a-sawin' and a-sawin' at the plate" (line 34)
- "But there is no joy in Mudville--mighty Casey has struck out" (line 40)