{"product_id":"batting-order-9781534421554","title":"Batting Order","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom acclaimed author of the Home Team series comes a brand-new novel about the heart and soul of baseball.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn or off the field, Matt and Ben couldn't be more different. Ben Roberson is an all-or-nothing player: he's big, he's bold, and he's brash. Ben's swing can hit a ball right out of the park--but that's \u003ci\u003eif\u003c\/i\u003e he can get a hit at all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMatt Baker is small, and shy, and his stutter has him avoiding the spotlight--even if he's the best all-rounder on the team. But while Matt knows he's got the chops, a part of him has always envied \"Big Ben\" and his attention-grabbing charm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo it's a total shock when Ben asks Matt to help him work on his swing. Because Ben can't put the ball into play, and his showboating comes at the expense of the team. And even though Matt's trying to help, Ben doesn't seem to take him seriously, especially when it means toning things down. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe end of the season is fast approaching--is there enough time for Ben to realize bigger isn't always better? For Matt to understand that sometimes, being the bigger person means standing up for yourself? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOr will they have to accept defeat?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLupica, Mike:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mike Lupica is the author of multiple bestselling books for young readers, including the Home Team series, \u003ci\u003eQB 1\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTravel Team\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMillion-Dollar Throw\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Underdogs\u003c\/i\u003e. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world's finest storyteller. Mike lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. When not writing novels, he writes for \u003ci\u003eDaily News\u003c\/i\u003e (New York) and is an award-winning sports commentator. You can visit Mike Lupica at MikeLupicaBooks.com.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50418644353298,"sku":"9781534421554","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0d376b73-6105-490c-aee5-c2dcec7e90d7.jpg?v=1744209065","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/batting-order-9781534421554","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}