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Kyle nodded. ”Yea, let's just drive the car down to the lower lot. See what's going on.”

We got in the car and Dave drove us down to the lower lot. We could see a few players hanging out up top, looking down at the field.

”They're still playing.” Kyle confirmed.

We three got out of the car and walked over to the field, heading down towards the bleachers. We weren't the only ones to sit down to watch. Players and coaches sat around, spectating. I spotted Alisha sitting beside Coach Wilcox on the highest row.

The twins found an open spot and started to get comfortable, taking up two or three rows when they stretched out. I quietly sat on the other side of Dave, looking at the field for Noah. He wasn't hard to find. At first glance I found him playing shortstop.

On the mound was Bryce, pitching to a batter I didn't know. He got him to strikeout and then the field players headed for the first base dugout.

”Was that game?” Kyle asked, squinting at the field, trying to figure out where they were at in the game.

”No. They just brought in Bryce so it couldn't be.” Someone said on the other side of Kyle.

Kyle nodded at what he was saying. ”Must have been a brutal hit-fest.”

The guy nodded. ”Yea, I only got here when they put Bryce in.” He pointed at the home team bullpen. ”They had Brian warming up so I think he should be coming out soon.”

Just as he finished telling us what had happened, Brian came jogging out of the bullpen.

”Do you know what inning it is?” Dave asked the guy.

The guy shook his head. ”Visitors are up so all I know is that it's the 'top' of an inning. Hoping it's the seventh already, but it wouldn't make sense to bring in Bryce and Brian to close out just one inning.”

Kyle got up. ”I'll just go ask someone in the dugout.” He went down the stands and tried to find someone to ask. He couldn't reach the dugout very well without going on to the field. But luckily for him, Noah came out of the dugout with his helmet on and bat in hand. He must be coming up this inning.

Kyle called out to him through the fence and Noah came over. They shared a few words before Kyle came back up. He had a weird expression of disbelief on his face.

”Well?” Dave asked, prompting his twin to tell us what he knows.

Even the guy on the other end of the row was looking our way.

”It's only the top of the fourth inning.” Kyle said. ”They're barely halfway through.”

”No way.” Dave frowned.

”That's unbelievable.” The guy said. ”Did you find out the score?”

Kyle's lips twitched. ”Noah said they are winning 17-15.”

My jaw dropped. I've never seen so many runs scored in a game before. It makes sense now why they're only in the fourth.

”None really stood out in the morning practices.” The guy added. That gave me the hint that he was also a pitcher like the twins. I took another glance at him, trying to figure out what grade he was in.

”That's not saying much.” Kyle shrugged. ”You don't stand out either.”

Dave nudged Kyle and gave him a look.

Kyle grinned. ”What? It's true. Robbie isn't very impressive during bullpen sessions. Very bland.” He glanced at the guy, still grinning.

Robbie shrugged, not looking bothered.

Kyle reached over Dave to poke me. ”Be careful when facing this guy. He hides himself well.”

I nodded obediently.