Only one man was down in the bargain.

Everybody looked anxious on both sides, for the game was likely to be ended, one way or the other, in that same twelfth inning.
A single would tie the score, a double give the game to Belleville.
Hugh signaled to his infield to play close.

He wanted a double play so as to put an end to the intense strain, which was beginning to tell upon every player.
It was the great Conway at bat again.

He looked particularly dangerous, for he had a way of standing there like a mighty warrior, flourishing his club, and watching the pitcher like a hawk.

Conway had shown himself to be the most consistent hitter on the Belleville team when up against the deceptive shoots of Alan Tyree.