Casey's Last at Bat

In 1888, Casey at the Bat was published in the San Francisco Examiner and became an instant classic. Written by Ernest Thayer, it was popularized in vaudeville and throughout the world. The anguish of the Mudville fans at their hero's failure is a feeling all baseball fans have felt. But there has never been a telling of the story from the opposing team's point of view. In 'Casey's Last at Bat' we read of the Joyville team, who find themselves in Mudville for the championship game. Surrounded by hostile, drunken fans, playing a team known for cheating and dirty play, they must turn to their veteran pitcher of 19 seasons, Old Jack MacGraw, playing his last game. But he must use all the skill and guile at his command to end his career with a victory and his last chance to be a champion.