The Mystery
This specific piece of equipment went missing right before the start of the City Championship game.
What is Joey's lucky mitt (or the 'Lucky Leather')?
This protagonist is the star pitcher for the Tigers who believes he cannot win the championship game without his 'Lucky Leather.'
Who is Joey?
Fill in the blank:
Joey didn't want to ____ the game.
What is lose?
This 'furry thief' was actually the one who had the mitt the whole time after finding it in a loose equipment bag.
Who is Snuggle the Puppy?
This is the location where Joey last remembers seeing his mitt before it vanished.
What is his locker?
This character does not participate in the action but guides the audience through the mystery, setting the scene at the dugout and bleachers.
Who is the Narrator?
Fill in the blank:
Everyone was at practice ____ for Nick.
What is except?
The team finally located the missing mitt in this specific area behind the bleachers.
What is the tall grass (under the bottom row of seats)?
Joey believed he couldn't win the game without this specific mitt for this superstitious reason.
What is because he thought the 'Lucky Leather' was the only reason he could throw a strike?
These two characters lead the investigation: one encourages Joey to breathe and look in his locker, while the other reminds him that he throws the strikes, not the glove.
Who are Dallas and Nova?
Fill in the blank:
Joey had to ____ the fact that he might play without his mitt.
What is accept?
These physical marks on the ground led the Tigers away from the equipment gate and toward the puppy's hiding spot.
What are muddy paw prints?
According to the timeline of events, this was the final discovery that led the team to the missing mitt.
What is finding a golden retriever puppy (Slugger) chewing the mitt in the tall grass?
During the investigation, this character notices a loose blue bag and thinks like a dog owner, while the other focuses on counting equipment and keeping the team together.
Who are Nick and Rahaf?
Fill in the blank:
The stitching on the old mitt was getting ____.
What is loose?
Joey used this item to convince Slugger to drop the 'Lucky Leather' so he could make it to the mound for the first pitch.
What is a beef jerky strip (or a snack/treat)?