1117 V3 ch351 CIF Semifinal: Gridley HS (5)

I didn't take long to get ready and stood in the hole with some eagerness.

"You have something you want to do?" Bryce asked with a small laugh.

I shrugged. "I just want to get some swings in. Try for that homer from the left side again."

Bryce placed a hand on the top of my helmet and gave it a shake. "Give it your best shot. We're rooting for you."

I grinned and nodded.

Kyle popped out to short very quickly, but at least he didn't look so angry this time coming back. His attention must still be on pitching and how he could finish this game.

I went out to the on deck circle, leaving Bryce in the hole. Noah was at the plate, tapping it with his bat before getting set. He was 0-1 today with a walk and a run. Not exactly bad, but I know he wouldn't be happy without at least a hit. He didn't get it this time either, poking a slow roller to second. The second baseman dealt with it swiftly and threw him out at first.