First published 2005
It's late August, and the St. Louis Cardinals are in a tight race for the pennant. Veteran manager Whitey Herzog must navigate the egos and ambitions of his players as they vie for glory. When an injured star refuses to sit out, Whitey must confront him and the looming consequences of his decision. In the high-stakes world of professional baseball, three nights will test Whitey's mettle and the team's unity as they fight to reach the World Series.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, sports, baseball
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, high-stakes
Setting: St. Louis
Period: Late August
417 pages · Hardcover · RB Large Print