I don't know whether the pitcher was shaken by the hard-hit, one-pitch, homerun, but he was wild facing Noah, giving him a couple balls outside the zone. Noah knew the strike was coming and made great contact, sending the ball to center field. The center fielder sprinted in and made the catch for the first out. Noah came back, not looking disheartened at all.
Just as I was about to walk up, the catcher got up and went to the mound to speak with the pitcher. I turned all the way back around and joined Garret near the on deck circle.
"I think I'm going to get walked." I complained to Garret.
Garret grinned. "You make it sound like a bad thing. It's a free base! Couldn't be better for me. I feel more energized when I see one of you guys on base already. Just that much closer to scoring. If only you could make it to second."
I rolled my eyes. "Maybe Coach should let me bat after you instead. You get on and get to second for me."
