Read the excerpt from "Dream Season.” The next Tuesday, I ran all the way home again. When I got there, Dad was already sitting with his ear to the radio. The Dodgers game was about to begin, so I quickly pulled out my five-cent notebook.

Based on the excerpt, the reader can infer that Marcus’s dad is

a)nervous for Marcus.
b)frustrated with Marcus.
c)excited about the game.
d)worried he will miss the game.