The first batter approached the plate, took a few swings and then hit a double. Everyone was on their feet screaming "Run, run!"
This happened two more times, with a single and a triple. Fergus was now excited and ready to get into the game.
The next batter came up and four balls went by. The umpire called walk, and the batter started on a slow trot to first. The Scotsman, extremely excited now, stood up and screamed, "R-R-Run ye ba$tard, r-r-run!"
Everyone around him started laughing so an extremely embarrassed Fergus, sat back down.
The fan sitting next to Fergus noticed his embarrassment, so he leaned over and explained, "He can't run because he got four balls."
Fergus immediately jumped to his feet and screamed, "Walk with pride, man! Walk with pride!"
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