Zero's Slider Author:Matt Christopher The Peach Street Mudders are in trouble: They need to find a substitute coach quick. Pitcher Zero Ford would love to ask his uncle Pete to step in , but after his poor performance on the mound, he doubts his uncle would be interested. Then Zero injures his finger -- and finds he can throw an amazing pitch that stumps every batter he faces! The... more » question is, When the bandage comes off, will the slider -- and Uncle Pete -- disappear?« less