Chương 186: Game One: Sunset Preparatory (8)

Top of the sixth would get to start with Noah, so as soon as we got back to the dugout, he grabbed his bat and helmet then left me on my own. I looked around and found Zeke already heading out to the on deck circle, and Garret was eagerly waiting in the hole. With the twins in the bullpen, I didn't have anyone to talk to.

"Still sulking over missing out on the double play?" Julian noticed me looking around and made his way over. Surprisingly, Jason was right behind him and hobbled his way over.

I shook my head. "No, it's okay. You got the last out and we didn't give up any runs."

They laughed. Jason plopped down next to me. "It's really not a big deal. Plays like that happen all the time. It was an especially nice stop for you."

That kind of stung. 'For you'? For a newbie, it was good. I let out another sigh.

Julian knocked on Jason's head. "Don't turn a compliment into an insult."

Jason smiled at me, sheepishly. "Oops. Sorry, Jake. I just meant-"