Ripken, Cal

Robbie Hammond, the Dulaney Orioles' pitcher, has to persevere through a losing season.

Connor, an All-Star third baseman on his Babe Ruth League team, has a terrible temper, but when the sports editor of the school paper threatens to publish an embarrassing story about his tantrums, Connor must make a change.

Thirteen-year-old Cody moves to Maryland where he deals with unkind teasing from a baseball teammate, and mysterious thefts at his school may sideline Cody and ruin the team's season.

Connor Sullivan, All-Star third baseman on his Babe Ruth League team, has a terrible temper and problems at home, but when the sports editor of the school paper threatens to publish an embarrassing story about his tantrums, Connor must make a change.

Twelve-year-olds Mickey Labriogla and Zach "Zoom" Winslow, rivals on and off the baseball field, must learn to work together as teammates to help the Dulaney Orioles win a regional championship game against Zoom's former team.

"Danny Connelly, the Dulaney Orioles' back-up pitcher, must step up to the plate and out of his brother's shadow to become the dependable closer his team needs"--Provided by publisher.

"Danny Connelly, the Dulaney Orioles' back-up pitcher, must step up to the plate and out of his brother's shadow to become the dependable closer his team needs"--Provided by publisher.

Danny Connelly, the Dulaney Orioles' back-up pitcher, must step up to the plate and out of his brother's shadow to become the dependable closer his team needs.

Centerfielder Corey Maduro has to deal with the humiliation of having an overly involved and short-tempered father in the stands.

Twelve-year-olds Mickey Labriogla and Zach "Zoom" Winslow, rivals on and off the baseball field, must learn to work together as teammates to help the Dulaney Orioles win a regional championship game against Zoom's former team.