Billy’s nephew Kit visits Shining Time Station and accidentally breaks the signal house window. While Schemer’s baseball team practices for an upcoming game, Kit joins but struggles and loses confidence. He meets Max, an elderly former ballplayer living in the signal house, who gives him guidance and teaches him the game. After Kit is wrongly blamed for painting the scoreboard, he feels rejected and tries to leave, but Max stops his train. During the big game, Schemer discovers Schemee is secretly helping the rival team and removes him, leaving an open spot. Kit is brought back, and with Max’s advice in mind, he hits a winning home run. His bond with Uncle Billy is restored.