On the mound, Ken felt his mind go into panic. The ball had just hit the bag and was launched into the air. If it beat Nate and went into the outfield, it would be the end of all his hard work.
Just when it seemed like there was no stopping the ball, something incredible happened.
Nate's right hand shot up, catching the ball barehanded and preventing it from getting past him while he was in mid-air. But now that his hand was not there to break his fall, Nate fell squarely on his back, sliding along the dirt for a moment.
In an incredible display of athleticism, Nate rolled to his feet and threw the ball towards first base in a single action, using all of his strength.
Ken watched in shock as the ball flew past him. He turned to Samson whose long arm was already stretched out, waiting for the ball to arrive.
Justice was running as fast as he could towards first base, unaware of the play that had taken place. His only job was to get to first base safely, no matter what.
