Chapter 278 Game: @ Lassen Union HS 4
Chapter 278 Game: @ Lassen Union HS 4
Coach came out with us and walked straight up to the umpire, with Kelvin close behind. They shared a conversation and then Coach waved at the bullpen. Theo sprinted out like he was partaking in a track meet, even though this wasn't a race. At all. Not even a little bit. It's not like the other guys would take his turn at pitching...coach would surely send them back. He arrived at the mound, receiving a ball from Kelvin. Coach looked at him on the mound, took a step forward, then he must have changed his mind as he chose to go back to the dugout instead. I tried to watch Theo warmup, but Sean was keeping me occupied with our own warmups. Usually Julian goes at a more relaxed pace, yet Sean was the complete opposite. He made me feel like I was practicing fielding hard hit grounders. I've never been happier when the ump requested for the baseballs to return. Bottom of the second inning. Theo would have to take on the best part of the lineup: batters four, five, and six. Maybe it's not right to call it the best part of the lineup, but in my mind, I always think of power hitters. I've never seen Theo in action, not even in practice. He did most of his work in the bullpen. Theo's first opponent was the cleanup hitter. As a sophomore, this must be his first varsity appearance as well. The only sophomores that have played so far were Bryce and Sean. And Brian starting today. "Jake." Noah's voice made me look his way. He waved me back, wanting me to