CIF Finals: West Valley Prep (2)

With no instructions, or any other ideas for that matter, I could only stand there and accept the intentional walk. The crowd clapped for us, excited to have two free passes, but only our team could feel the pressure. 

"Batting fourth, Senior, playing left field, Mahki Holstrom."

Mahki stepped up to bat, pausing to take a glance at Mr. Miller's signs from the third base coaches box. He was told to watch the ball closely, and to swing if he knows he can hit. The pitcher may not have good aim after intentionally walking two batters. Mr. Miller gave out signs for me and Zeke as well: run at any sign of contact to avoid the double play. 

Mahki was quickly cornered into a 0-2 count, disproving that the pitcher was shaken. He didn't look bothered at all. Mr. Miller gave a new sign: hit and run. No matter what, Mahki was going to try and put the ball into play.