Fred, on third, was already streaking for home, and close behind him came the player who had been on second. In the meanwhile, Jack raced to first and around to second, and then came plowing up to third.
“Hold it, Rover! Hold it!”
“Come on in—don’t wait! Come on in!”
Jack looked down into the field and saw that the fielder was just in the act of picking up the ball. With a great bound, he started for the home plate, and when ten feet from that place dropped to the ground and slid in with the rapidity of lightning.
“He’s safe! A home run!”
“That ties the score!”
“Now then, boys, go in and finish ’em up!”
The din and excitement was now tremendous. The score was indeed a tie. Which club would win?