human
Just take it easy, kid, he advised.
gpt
Don't try to put too much stuff on the ball at first, and pitch as though we were only practising back of the clubhouse. Don't let those blamed rooters get you nervous, either. Take your time before each ball, and we'll pull through all right. Now, just get out there, and show them what you've got.
human
to try a fancy curve, and so was not prepared for a ball of this kind.
gpt
One str-r-rike! yelled the umpire, and the catcher muttered approvingly to himself. The batter, however, took a fresh grip on his bat, and resolved to
human
the next one. Bert delivered a wide out curve, and the batter swung hard, but only touched the ball, for a foul, and had another strike called on him.
gpt
Aw, that kid's running in luck, he thought.
human
But watch me get to him this time.
gpt
Three strikes,
human
By the great horn spoon, he muttered, under his breath,
gpt
What's the matter with you, Al? Has the freshie got you buffaloed?
human
Aw, nix on that, cap, replied the disgruntled batter.
gpt
Wait until you get up there. Either that kid's having a streak of luck or else he's got that ball hypnotized. That last one he pitched just saw my bat coming and dodged under it. I think he's got 'em trained.
human
Why, you poor simp, laughed the captain;