Force Out (book)

Force Out, by Tim Green, is a chapter book for young readers. It tells the story of a boy named Joey, a power-hitting first baseman for his Little League team, with dreams of the majors. Key figures in the book include Joey's best friend-turned-rival Zach, romantic interest Leah, teammate Butch, parents and brother. Sideplots involve an important science test and the investigation of a drugged dog and tampered truck.