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The Only Game by Mike Lupica
3.0

Mixed feelings on this one. I was very involved in the story, and about why Jack chose to leave his baseball team. I really liked the way Cassie was included, and how there was lighthearted joking about boys vs. girls, but really everyone was in awe of her talent. She is also shown having both female and male friends, which I also liked. However, I thought Jack's coaching of Teddy to be a little too much. I mean, yes, Teddy went along with it, but why can't it be okay for someone to not be into baseball in this baseball town? Why was it so important to Jack that Teddy love it too?