which paragraph from the text most strongly supports the answer to question 7 story - casey at the bat A. “And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.” B. “But there is no joy in Mudville—mighty Casey has struck out.” C. “And the former was a hoodoo, while the latter was a cake” D. “He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on” Answer from question 7 - The outcome of the game affects the entire feeling of the town.