V3 ch174 Heritage Oak HS (5)

The two chatted as I pulled my batting gloves off. I put them in my helmet and placed it on my bag, then picked up my bat. I frowned as I looked at the spot that hit the ball. Even though I made solid contact, it didn't sound like normal. I sighed. Probably have to retire this bat or save it for the cages. 

"Did you break it?" Noah leaned over. 

"No." I shook my head, then put the bat away in my bag. "But I probably shouldn't use that one anymore. It's okay. I brought two spares this time."

"What a hassle." Noah commented. 

A loud 'ding' followed by gasps and cheers made everyone look out onto the field. Garret was already turned to come back to the dugout. 

"What happened?" I asked. 

"Line drive caught by the second baseman." Dave was the only one of us that was looking. He sighed. "That's too bad. Could have been a double if it got to that gap in the outfield." He rubbed his hands together. "Time to go give Garret some hell."