BRAYDEN
Coach Garry?
GARRY
Yes?
BRAYDEN
I don’t like these snacks.
GARRY
That’s what Wesley’s mom brought, she was on snack duty tod—wait a minute, why are you eating the snacks? The game’s not over!
BRAYDEN
I got hungry.
GARRY
So hungry that you couldn’t wait to eat something you don’t like?
BRAYDEN
Uh huh.
GARRY
Alright then. Santiago, what did I tel you about standing up on the bench?
SANTIAGO
That I’ll twist my ankle again?
GARRY
That’s right. By the way, you’re the first person to ever do that you know.
JAXON
I bet I can do it!
GARRY
Jaxon, don’t you dare try to twist your ankle.
WESLEY
I’m cold, does anyone have a blanket?
LANDON
Why would anyone have a blanket?
GAVIN
I do! I always bring one just in case.
GARRY
Come on guys, root on the batter.
LANDON
Only if you let us know what the batter’s name is.
GARRY
I know his name.
JAXON
What is it?
GARRY looks dumbfounded.
JAXON
Nolan.
GARRY
LET’S GO NOLAN!
LANDON
You idiot, there is no Nolan! That’s Colton. Jaxon lied to you.
COLTON’s parents come running toward the dugout.
GARRY
Uh oh.
LANDON
Yeah. Good luck Coach Garry!
COLTON’S MOM
You just called my beautiful son Nolan. How could you do that?!
COLTON’S DAD
I’m a lawyer!
GARRY
I am so sorry, I was told by one of his teammates his name was Nolan.
COLTON’S DAD
Yeah, blame a kid. Pathetic. I knew you couldn’t handle this role.
GARRY
Look, sometimes I forget names. It doesn’t take away from the fact that your son has talent.
COLTON’S MOM
You really think he has talent? That made my day!! In that case, carry on.
COLTON’s parents walk away. COLTON walks back to the dugout after striking out.
COLTON
Don’t mind them, Coach Garry. Keep calling me talented and I’ll be all set.
GARRY
Got it. I’ll also take mental note to never listen to Jaxon again unless his parents are here.
JAXON
That’s very smart of you. I’m proud of you, Coach Garry!
GARRY
You almost destroyed my career today, Jaxon.
JAXON
I think that’s over exaggerating a bit.
GARRY
You’d be surprised. Anyways, everyone have those bad snacks now, the games over.
WESLEY’S MOM
Hey! Those are my snacks! Homemade!
GARRY runs to his car and leaves.