Here’s an unusual request from Mercer Island’s Brandon Lawler, who had just given up the tying and go-ahead runs against Georgia in the top of sixth inning during a recent Little League World Series game.

Kids, they’re adorable!

Considering the amount of pressure and expectations that are on these kids, I might ask to plunk the next batter too if I had just given up the go-ahead run in the final inning. After all, if I’m on national TV, I’m hoping to make news this way instead of crying and wanting out.