James Thurber's unusual short story about when baseball took a tiny turn... First place all season, Squawks Magrew's team is in a nosedive. In a desperate move, he hires a quirky 54-year-old midget, Pearl, as a mascot. But with the season on the line, Magrew throws a real curveball - he puts Pearl in as a pinch hitter during a crucial ninth inning. With bases loaded, Pearl defies orders, swings at the pitch, and grounds out. Furious, Magrew flings Pearl into the outfield! This bizarre event sparks a team turnaround, propelling them to a surprising pennant win. Did Pearl's unexpected swing or his dramatic exit ignite the team's spirit? The answer remains a mystery, but one thing's for sure - this team won't soon forget the day a midget took the field.