“Strike one!”
“Maginn lays down a sacrifice between first and second and is out at first. Elton gets to third on the play.”
It was evident that the Giant pitcher had not yet got into his stride, for he passed the next two batters, and the bases were filled with only one man out.
“He’s as wild as a March hare,” whispered Jimmy to Herb.
“Sure looks like a run with Krug coming up,” replied Herb. “He can everlastingly lambaste the ball. He’s made two homers this week already.”
“Ball one,” “ball two,” “ball three,” followed in quick succession.
“Looks as if he were going to pass him, too, to get a chance at Hofmeyer,” murmured Joe.
“That would be poor dope, for it would force in a run,” replied Bob. “I guess he simply can’t locate the plate. It’s funny the manager doesn’t take him out.”
“Krug hits a sharp grounder to Helmer,” came the voice. “Helmer shoots the ball to Menken, forcing Ackerson at second, and Menken by a lightning throw gets Krug at first. Three out. One hit, no runs.”
There was a ripple of applause at the snappy double play.