Tipton smashed a hot one down to the first-base line, and Jarley stretched himself for third.
The ball carromed off Singleton’s mitt, and by the time he had secured it and reached first Tipton had crossed the bag, while Jarley was safe on third.
“This is our inning!” shouted Madison. “Push ’em hard, fellows! Don’t let up!”
Dick sent the first ball to Dickson straight over the centre of the plate, and Dickson flourished his bat at it without trying to hit it.
Tipton improved the opportunity to dash down toward second.
With a runner on third, it was dangerous for Buckhart to throw the ball to second, but Brad did not hesitate. Quick as a flash, with a short-arm movement, he lined it down.
Tipton stopped before reaching second, with the idea of throwing Darrell off in an effort to run him down.
At the same time Jarley scudded for the home plate.
Darrell did not even glance toward Tipton, but immediately lined the ball back to Buckhart.
Brad was in position and caught it.