A pitcher throws a ball toward a player holding a softball bat. The player uses the bat to hit the ball. The bat applies a 10-newton force to the ball.

Which statement correctly describes the reaction force between the bat and ball?

A. The reaction force is the force applied to the bat by the player holding the bat.

B. The reaction force is the force of the ball on the bat.

C. The reaction force is the force that pulls the ball toward the ground.