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Kaylee ignored Noah's protest and turned to Alisha. "Want to give it a go?"

Alisha blushed. "I don't think so. I'm not that good. I just know the basics. I doubt I could get a hit off someone who really plays softball."

"I'll go easy on you." KJ offered. 

"Like other teams would?" Andy scoffed. He put on his batting gloves. "Let's go. The others can decide later if they want to bat or not." He grabbed his bat and helmet and headed for home plate. 

"Don't mind him." Julian said. "He's very...inarticulate. He doesn't mean any harm."

"I understand." Alisha put her head down in embarrassment. 

Noah rested his hand on her shoulder. "Who cares what he says? KJ said she wouldn't mind going easy so it's not like you're hurting anyone. Use this opportunity to practice swinging. Some teams might be good, but some should just be underhanded pitching. Besides, this is for fun remember?"