With two out the Medals filled the bases, and then Reff Ritter came to the bat.
“Knock a homer, Reff!” shouted one of his friends. “A home run would mean four runs.”
Reff scowled at Jack as he took his place. Jack looked determined. He threw in the ball with care.
“Strike one!”
“Too high!” grumbled Ritter.
Again the ball came in.
“Ball one!”
Once again the sphere was delivered, and Reff Ritter struck at it with all his might. It sailed over Jack’s head and seemed bound for center-field, when like a flash Pepper at second leaped up and caught it in his left hand.
“Hurrah! What a fine catch!”
“That ends the game!”