Top of the fifth, Dave got back on the mound. He worked against the bottom of the lineup: Dalton, Tanner, and Joey. He had back-to back strikeouts, getting Dalton and Tanner without a problem. Mr. Miller made a surprise move by pulling Joey, and letting Bryce pinch-hit. Joey had only gotten two innings in. I guess the same could be said about James. Maybe it had something to do with us starting at the top of the lineup in the bottom half of this inning.
Bryce had taken some time to get to the batter's box, having come from the bullpen. Clearly he had been warming up so he was definitely going to take over the mound later. Just because he had warmed up for pitching didn't mean he was prepared to bat. Dave struck him out to end the inning.
"Five." Dave said with pride, grinning. He did strike out the side so he had the right to be prideful.
Garret put his helmet on and ignored him.
