Bottom of the Ninth

In this gripping short story by Duke Tate, set against the festive backdrop of Christmas in New York City, Max Clark II faces a series of devastating setbacks following the death of his father. Struggling with job loss, theft, and impending eviction, he is desperate to turn his life around for the sake of his two children. As he navigates a series of fruitless "Get Rich" seminars, Max grapples with the realization that there's more to life than the game he loves. Will he find a way to save his family before it's too late?