
By Matt Christopher, Molly Delaney (Illustrator)
Part of the Peach Street Mudders series
Zero's injured thumb unlocks a game-changing pitch. Can he keep it and save the team?
Zero Ford's team, the Peach Street Mudders, desperately needs a coach. Zero wants his Uncle Pete to help, but doubts linger after his recent pitching struggles. An unexpected injury reveals a hidden talent: a pitch that confounds every batter. As Zero's confidence grows, so does the question—will his newfound skill vanish with the bandage? And will Uncle Pete step up to the plate? With the team's future on the line, Zero must navigate his fears and the uncertainty of his talent.
The Peach Street Mudders are in trouble: they need to find a substitute coach quick. Pitcher Zero Ford would love to ask his uncle Pete to step in, but after his poor performance on the mound, he doubts his uncle would be interested. Then Zero injures his finger – and finds he can throw an amazing pitch that stumps every batter he faces! The question is, When the bandage comes off, will the slider – and Uncle Pete – disappear?
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