Question

4. It was the ninth inning and Bryant's team was down by two. Runners were on first and second base

Answer 1

Answer:

Verbal Irony Is being used

The speaker says one thing, but they really mean another, resulting in an ironic clash between their intended meaning and their literal words.

Since Bryan was responsible for the third play, feeling embarrassed when one said "Nice hit, Champ" He did not mean it