V3 ch160 University Prep HS (6)

"Great job." Coach Luis came in close to tell me as I stood on first base. "It was a good spot to hit to, allowing no close play at third."

I nodded. 

Garret came up to bat amidst some of the loudest cheers I've heard today. Two on, no outs. Noah in scoring position. 

The infielders went to the mound, including the catcher. They had a short meeting with their pitcher before getting back into position. I don't know what they talked about, but the pitcher did a couple of check throws to third before throwing a pitch to Garret. 

Coach Luis kept telling me to lead. Lead off the base. I did my best, trying to get out as far as the first baseman, but every time the pitcher threw to third, I still went back to base too.