"Dick's all right now," declared Paul Drew, in a low voice.
And so it proved. Without giving another ball, Dick put over another delivery, which resulted in a strike, and to it the umpire added:
"Strike three—batter's out!" The score was a tie.
"Now, Kentfield!" came the excited cry. "Show 'em how to win this game! One run will do it!"
The home team came pouring in from the various parts of the diamond, ready to bat. Paul Drew was to start off, and managed to get to first. But he was caught stealing second. Then Teddy Naylor got to third, but was held there as Hal Foster struck out.
"Two down," came the mournful cry. It began to look as though the game would go ten innings, with the ever-increasing chance that Blue Hill would win, or at least improve her opportunity. The score was still a tie.
"Hamilton up!" called the scorer.
"Dick, you've just got to make a hit!"
"Bring in Naylor!" was implored.
"Knock the cover off, Dick!"