Matt Christopher

Zero is on a very important mission for the Peach Street Mudders baseball team. They desperately need a new coach, and Zero is hoping he can convince his Uncle Pete to take the job! But while he is trying to recruit his uncle, something completely unexpected happens on the pitcher's mound. Zero recently injured his thumb and has to wear a big, bulky bandage. To his absolute amazement, he discovers that the clumsy bandage actually changes the way he grips the baseball. Suddenly, Zero can throw an incredible, unhittable slider! With this secret new pitch in his arsenal, Zero feels like a superstar. But can he really rely on a bandaged thumb to win games, or will he need to learn how to pitch properly once his injury heals? Join Zero and the Mudders for a fun, fast-paced baseball adventure full of surprises and great sports action!

Helping a new teammate is usually a good thing, but what if it costs you your spot on the team? Alfie Maples loves playing right field for the Peach Street Mudders. When a strange new kid named Roberti joins the squad, Alfie is totally confused. Roberti can barely hit the ball, and his catching skills are a mess! When the coach asks Alfie to help teach Roberti how to play, Alfie is proud to show off his baseball knowledge. He works hard to help the new kid improve. But soon, Alfie starts to worry. What if the coach is secretly planning to give Roberti the starting spot in right field? Did Alfie just train his own replacement? Find out what happens when jealousy and teamwork collide in this fun, fast-paced chapter book about sportsmanship and doing the right thing for your team.

Winning is fun, but how you play the game is what really matters. Barry McGee is the star hit-away batter for the Peach Street Mudders, and he absolutely loves the thrill of a victory. In fact, Barry loves winning so much that he sometimes bends the rules to make sure his team comes out on top. To him, a little trickery seems harmless if it gets the job done. But Barry is about to get a taste of his own medicine. When the Mudders face off against a rival team, they go up against a pitcher who uses dirty tactics and unfair tricks to strike batters out. Suddenly, Barry sees firsthand how frustrating and wrong it feels when someone else cheats. Will this tough matchup teach the hit-away kid a valuable lesson about honesty and sports ethics? Step up to the plate for a fast-paced baseball story that proves fair play is the ultimate home run.

Stepping up to the plate has never felt so intense! Nicky is having the best baseball season of his life, and he is dangerously close to breaking the league's all-time record for the most runs batted in. But as he gets closer to making sports history, things start to go wrong. First, Nicky has to battle his own wild superstitions—can he really trust his lucky habits to keep his hitting streak alive? To make matters worse, it becomes clear that someone is secretly trying to sabotage his success. Someone out there does not want to see the old record broken, and they are willing to play dirty to stop him. Can Nicky stay focused, overcome his fears, and figure out who is trying to ruin his big moment before the season ends? Dive into a thrilling sports mystery full of fast-paced baseball action, teamwork, and suspense!