“It’s a snap, Dick,” spoke Rattleton.
“Dead easy,” grunted Browning.
“Put it right over,” advised Carson.
Dick prepared to deliver the ball again, but now, to the surprise of the batter, he changed his position so that he seemed ready to pitch left-handed.
In came the ball, but it seemed wide of the plate. It curved inward, however, and cut the outside corner.
“Strike two!” declared the umpire.
The batter had not offered at it, and he was angry, but the umpire quickly stopped a kick.
Then the boy changed back again and delivered the ball with his right hand, again resorting to the jump ball, which caused Hicks to fan.
“Batter is out!” cried the umpire.