you held your bat as you stood on the plate,you are watching the pitcher as he was focused,quite serious but trying to be not tense.He was a very known pitcher and you were a very good batter.You both were known for being skillful and focused

he watched you and you watched him, he was on the edge of where he stood before he said something, wanting to throw you off

"You should catch this,wouldn't wanna go home without a reward, hm?"

he threw the ball when he finished his sentence