“The advantage is mine,” said the pitcher.
“See if you can keep it,” said Ready.
Then Batch tried a high one, and the third ball was called.
“Ha! ha!” said Ready. “Things are coming my way.”
Batch looked resolute, and his next one seemed like a straight ball over the very heart of the plate. Ready went after it, but it proved to be an elusive drop, and was not touched.
“Batter is out!” said the umpire.
Batch laughed at Ready, who retired in a very dejected manner to the bench.
Carson came next, and he waited till Batch put one over. Then Berlin hit the ball hard, but drove it into the air, so that O’Grady easily captured it.
Two men were out, and the crowd began to realize that the game was rather swift.