the answer is A, the author uses dramatic irony to create humor.
It can be understood mainly in the last two dialogues where Shawna sees Justin; since he was running late and on the phone call with her, he couldn't listen to her calling from behind.
The author wants to prompt an emotion in the reader.
The excerpt wants us to feel for Neto and his sadness of the adult fans' attitute towards the Mexican players, and to know Andy will help hi aas much as he can
