Even Scranton fans joined in the applause, being able to appreciate a fine bit of work, although it gave them the keenest sort of disappointment to realize that after all Julius had had all his run to second for nothing.
But at least his mighty blow would serve to encourage some of his team-mates, who latterly had not been doing much with Kinsey's weird offerings.
Of course, nothing was expected of the pitcher, for Tyree was a notoriously weak man at the bat.

He tried the best he knew how to connect, but after three attempts had to go back to the bench.
So two were down, and Thad Stevens at bat.

Hugh said something to his chum as the latter stepped forward to the plate.

Thad looked very grim as though he felt that the whole fate of the game rested on his young shoulders just then.

He waited for his ball, had a strike called, and then connected.