1132 V3 ch366 CIF Final: Branham HS (5)

"Now batting, number zero, Jake Atkins." My name was said over the speaker and the cheers rained down.

I walked around the catcher and umpire this time, getting in the lefty's box. I had a good view of my own team in the dugout, my family in the stands, and Mr. Miller down the line. The sight of them calmed me down and I looked to the catcher to make his decision.

He squatted down. My eyes immediately shifted to the pitcher. A part of me wanted to foul off a few pitches like Bryce was able to do, but a bigger part of me didn't want to give them a chance for that stupid intentional walk. If they dare to do it on an 0-2 count, they dare to do it any time.