V2 ch217 (+Announcement)

Garret dominated the third inning. Tanner hit a fast grounder to Noah, but Noah didn't struggle at all. He fielded the ball cleanly for the first out. James should have been next, but a pinch hitter was put in for him...Joey. Garret didn't give up any hits to him on Monday, and things didn't change by Friday. He got Joey to strikeout, swinging. Top of the order, Julian came up again. Garret got him to strike out too, effectively and efficiently ending the inning. 

Back in our own dugout, the top of the order got ready for our turns at the plate. 

"Dave's coming in next?" Garret wanted to confirm with Coach. 

Coach nodded. "He's already warming up."

"Who is he going in for?" Garret asked, holding his bat. 

Coach looked at him with raised eyebrows. "It depends on who's the last out."

"Ha!" Noah exclaimed. "I'm safe!" He jogged out, first up to bat. 

I gave Garret a sympathetic look.