Question:
He was tossing back a weak, hanging slider and demanding a fastball so he could hit it harder.

Does it follow that "He wanted the pitcher to throw the ball more slowly so he could hit it."?
Answer:
no

Question:
There's one thing, Inglethorp himself won't be too keen on meeting her."

Does it follow that "Inglethorp will be happy to meet her."?
Answer:
no

Question:
There, by happy coincidence, the two alpha males (Kerchak the bull ape and the evil English hunter) are gone, clearing the way for the utopia of beta males and females.

Does it follow that "It was by chance that the alpha males left."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
Most of the tech executives are uninterested in politics (though Case is an exception).

Does it follow that "Case doesn't care who wins this election."?
Answer:
no