"You can do that another time." Kyle told him. "Today, I want to see what I can do. Especially against Dave."
Everyone conceded to Kyle.
I probably understood the best on our team. I watched Kyle go from camp to camp, and even begged to go to this expensive camp. He needed some assurance that it was worth it.
The top of the first inning, Garret headed for the batter's box, stretching on his way there. I stood outside the dugout to take some practice swings even though there weren't any circles to stand in.
Dave finished his warmup pitches off the mound and waved for Garret to step up. "Come on! Let's see how rusty you've gotten this summer!"
Garret's lips pursed as he got into the lefty's box.
