This book tells a story about Melvin, an inner-city child, who has many different adventures.  In this particular story, Melvin and a group of his friends head to the neighborhood baseball field where they are approached by some kids bigger and possibly better than them.  However, Melvin and his friends don't allow that to get to them.  They end up playing the kids and during that time, they learn some valuable lessons on sportsmanship and making the right decisions.