Changing Pitches

Scotty MacKay is a left handed fastballer for the Washington Senators - but at 36, his fastball isn't so hot anymore, his team is in last place, and his girlfriend's playing a pitcher of Kool Aid on a TV commercial. Convinced by catcher Buddy Budlong to develop a curveball, Scotty is poised for a comeback - until Buddy's knocked out of commission and leaves Scotty teamed with Jason Cornell, whom he detests. Jason is 28. He has perfect teeth and poses for underwear ads. His eyes are blue. Scotty's favorite color is blue. And by August, Scotty has a major problem on his hands.


Genre: Literary Fiction