427 Game VS Liberty Christian High School (2/2)

We won 8-0, nearly crushing Liberty Christian.

"Good work." Coach told us afterwards. "You all put in max effort and we earned good results. I'm going to give everyone tomorrow off."

"But we have Golden West on Thursday!" Kyle blurted out. "Shouldn't we have some kind of practice?"

Coach smiled. "Yes, it's important to practice, but it's also beneficial to rest. You guys played two games in a row. Rest up."

"Not everyone got to play two games in two days." Sean mumbled.

"I trust those that haven't played much, will practice on their own." Coach spoke a tad bit louder, answering Sean indirectly. "Everyone is a high schooler. You're approaching adulthood. If you want to continue baseball after the high school level, whether that's college ball or going pro, you have to have accountability. You're getting to the level that organized practices isn't enough. I can only keep you boys for so many hours a week."

Sean turned red with embarrassment.

Coach looked at Zeke. "Anything else to add?"

Zeke nodded. "I want to tell everyone to not do anything stupid. Yes, coach said to practice on your own if you feel like you need it. But don't do it mindlessly. We have an important game on Thursday. Keep it light. We don't know who will start, who will get to pinch hit, or who will pitch relief."

"Do we know who will start?" Garret asked, clenching his fist.

Coach looked at him, staring for a second longer than normal. "I'll let you start. But, be smart out there. Don't lose your cool like before."

Garret nodded, looking serious.

Coach looked at Kyle. "You might go in if Garret needs a relief. I won't hesitate to use the whole bullpen since we have three days before we face Servite."

Kyle nodded, keeping a neutral expression.

"Okay, head home boys." Coach clapped his hands. "Get some rest, hydrate, do your homework, and eat some carbs. I want everyone ready for Thursday. Like Zeke said, I won't know who will need to come in." He glanced at Bryce. "You won't be able to pitch, but your bat is still an option. Get some practice swings in tomorrow just in case."

Bryce nodded.

Coach waved as he walked away with the other coaches. Zeke led us in a team chant before everyone headed their own way.