Force Out

New York Times bestselling author Tim Green hits it out of the park with this action-packed baseball novel about some friendly competition. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica.

Joey and Zach have been best friends since forever. As two of the best players in their baseball league, they’ve always dreamed of playing together on the Center State select team, and they will do anything to help each other get there.

So when Zach is forced to go on an extra-credit field trip that could ruin his chances of being picked for the all-star team, Joey comes up with a risky plan to bail him out. As long as no one finds out what they did, all will be fine. Then the unthinkable happens: They learn there’s only one spot left on the team. Suddenly Joey and Zach go from being best friends to fierce rivals, and Joey must figure out his next move. He has two options: play the biggest game of his life or use their secret to force Zach out. But is Joey really willing to put everything on the line to win?

• Best Friends to Rivals: Joey and Zach have always had each other’s backs. But when only one spot is open on the all-star team, their lifelong friendship is suddenly on the line.
• A Test of Friendship: To help Zach make the championship game, Joey comes up with a secret plan. But that same secret could be used to force his best friend out of the competition for good.
• Youth Baseball Action: Filled with tense innings, game-winning plays, and high-stakes tryouts that will have young readers on the edge of their seats.
• A Moral Dilemma: Joey faces a tough choice: win at all costs or protect his friendship. It’s a powerful story about sportsmanship, honesty, and doing the right thing, even when it’s hard.