First Game (2)

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At the end of 5 innings, Ken had pitched around 50 balls and had yet to give up a hit. He got off the mound and celebrated with the team. They were in the lead 13-0 and the game would end via the mercy rule.

However, after he saw Zeke getting ready to bat, Ken realized that something was wrong.

"Wait, haven't we won already?" Ken asked the coach.

"Hmm? What are you talking about. We might be up 13 runs but the game is not over until the final whistle." He said, wearing a frown.

"But the mercy rule?" Ken asked.

Coach Brown looked at him weirdly. "There is no mercy rule in the post season Ken."

"EH!?" Suddenly Ken felt depressed. He had worked so hard in order to preserve his pitching numbers so he could play tomorrow, yet it seemed that it was all for nothing.

"Anyway, good work out there, I'm gonna put you in the outfield starting next inning."

"Yes sir…"