Marissa Rodriguez is the best female baseball and softball player in Varrettcrane and in Franklin Jr. High. Michael McKinley is the best male baseball player in Varretcrane. Both of their fathers are in the MLB. Two more things can only make this more perfect. They have been friends since the 1st grade, and even better they have a crush on each other; neither of them know it. They won't tell each other in fear of ruining their friendship. When Marissa returns to Varrettcrane after 3 years in San Antonio there's trouble with Michael and the gang. Can Marissa help Michael with the problems?