书城英文图书A Topps League Story
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第1章

CAN A SHORTSTOP REALLY BE JINXED?

It's Chad's first spring as batboy, and the Pine City Porcupines need a win-too bad they're up against the league-leading Heron Lake Humdingers. Now Chad's got a whole lineup of problems: his favorite player, shortstop Mike Stammer, thinks he's jinxed; Dylan, the other batboy, doesn't even like baseball; and there's a goofy new porcupine mascot on the field. To make matters worse, Chad has to pinch-hit as batboy for the Humdingers. Good thing there's something in the cards-his baseball cards, that is-that can help Chad sort it all out.

For Byron, who proves I'm lucky.

Special thanks to Sean, T.J., and

Dylan of the Saint Paul Saints.

-K.S.

To Ethan & Abbie.

-E.W.