“It would tie the score, Dick!” grunted Singleton, in astonishment.
“We will win this game right here,” said Merriwell. “Stay where you are. One run will tie, but two will win. Let’s worry that pitcher.”
Already Slocum was worried. The fact that Singleton had remained on third had annoyed him. Nevertheless, he deceived Tubbs, who hit a weak one into the diamond and was thrown out. Smart struck out quickly, and it began to appear as if Dick had made a bad mistake in stopping Singleton at third.
Gardner came to bat, a grim look on his face. He hit a hot one to Connor, who fumbled it.
Earl was a great sprinter, and by the time Connor picked up the ball it was seen that Gardner could reach first in safety.
Then the Maplewood shortstop threw swiftly to the plate to catch Singleton, who was going home.
It was a bad throw.
The ball struck Garvin’s mitt as the catcher reached for it and bounded off.
Gardner had crossed first, and he heard the coacher yelling for him to take second. Garvin leaped for the ball, caught it up, and threw to Dillard.
It was another bad throw, and the ball went into centre field.