15 parts Ongoing MatureHannah Lytle was born and raised under the bright Oklahoma sun, but her heart beats for the burnt orange of Texas. as a senior at the University of Texas, she's already made a name for herself-the starting catcher for the Longhorns, MVP of the 2025 College World Series, and the newest rookie on Team USA's national softball team. she has always lived for the game. Behind the plate is where she feels most at home-reading runners, calling pitches, and shutting down anyone bold enough to test her arm. she's earned her reputation as one of the most unstoppable forces in college softball-sharp. fearless. unshakably loyal.
her brother, Joe Lytle, might have carved his own legacy as one of the veteran catchers in the league and plays for the Banana Ball team, the Firefighters. she expects a night of tricks, laughs, and signature banana ball chaos. what she doesn't expect is him: the charming, maddeningly confident catcher on the opposite team that is known for impossible catches, outrageous dances, and a smile that could melt stadium lights.
but, one accidental collision in the middle of the post game antics-his fault, obviously. and, suddenly the toughest girl in college softball finds herself rattled in a way no fastball ever could.
between Team USA training sessions, late-night phone calls, and unexpected run-ins at stadiums across the country, Hannah starts to realize that maybe there's something out there she loves as fiercely as the game. and for the first time in her life, the girl who always guards home plate might have to decide if she's willing to guard her heart or finally let someone catch it.
because unlike love, banana ball doesn't play by the rules-falling for the one guy who can match her competitiveness might be the wildest play she ever makes.
and, as the toughest catch of her life... might be the one she never meant to make.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: i don't know if Joe has a sister or not, but in this story, lets just say he does.
