1061 V3 ch295 @ Porterville HS (3)

"I'll tie Kaylee here with a hit." Noah said before heading out to the on deck circle. "A double could win it."

My lips twitched. Now didn't seem like a good time to remind him that this might be his last at bat if we can get to ten after five innings. 

Garret led us off with a stand-up double. Noah moved to the batter's box and I went out to the on deck circle. 

Noah made solid contact, hitting a line drive to right. All eyes followed the ball. Including an incoming right fielder. He dove for the ball, catching it before sliding in the grass. Noah had to quit his run to first and jog it back. He picked up his bat on the way and let out a heavy sigh. "Is it too much to hope we don't mercy rule? Let me have some redemption."