Context: 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 .
Question: Why is the pitcher practicing so heavily ?
Option 0: The pitcher is looking to improve for their own sake .
Option 1: The pitcher is looking to win the cup .
Option 2: The pitcher is looking to get a big contract .
Option 3: None of the above choices .
Answer: 1