"He can't really mean that." Dave told me on our drive home. Noah had already recapped what Coach said to me about giving up my roster spot. "You're the best hitter in our league. Maybe even the state. Really. He can't bench you."
"He can if he thinks he can win without you." Kyle said.
Dave slapped him on the arm. "Why would you say that?"
Kyle hit him back. "Because it's a possibility, okay? Coach only has to win games. That's his only job."
"Can you two not hit each other while up front?" Noah said as he clutched the shoulder belt. "I think from now on, I'll sit in the front passenger seat."
"Denied." The twins said simultaneously.
