We were slow to pack up and clean up.
Coach used that opportunity to close things out. "We still practice tomorrow. Same time, same place. Don't be late for any reason. The first playoff game is in three days. We can't slack off in the slightest." He looked around, pausing at Garret and Dave. "Once we know our opponent, I'll announce an official starter."
"Shouldn't it just be Dave and let Garret get the harder stuff?" Kyle shrugged. "We have the number one seed so we should get someone fairly bad."
"No one will be 'bad'." Coach corrected. "These opponents are all league winners. If a certain team looks worse against lefties, I want Garret to take the lead. Nevertheless, both will be available to go on Thursday. The semifinals will be Monday if we move on, that gives everyone enough rest days no matter the pitch count."
"When we move on." Kyle corrected.
"Garret gets to play no matter what so I think I should get the start." Dave said.
