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The Championship Game Glove Mystery
Right before the championship tournament at Sunnybrook Park, the lucky golden gloves went missing from the dugout! Use your detective skills and softball smarts to catch the culprit.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Signature Pitch | Gear Specialty | Throwing Hand | Hairstyle | Field Tell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aria Glove | Riser Pop | Padded Guard | Left Handed | Blonde Ponytail | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Chloe Fast | Fastball Blast | Grip Tape | Right Handed | Black High Bun | Bright Pink Glove |
| Riley Steal | Changeup Drop | Golden Cleats | Left Handed | Black High Bun | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Ella Homerun | Fastball Blast | Padded Guard | Left Handed | Black High Bun | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Ruby Catcher | Slidestep Rush | Golden Cleats | Left Handed | Blonde Ponytail | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Teagan Grandslam | Fastball Blast | Visor Cap | Left Handed | Blonde Ponytail | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Keira Diamond | Curveball Spin | Golden Cleats | Right Handed | Blonde Ponytail | Squeaky Shoes |
| Maya Diamond | Riser Pop | Grip Tape | Right Handed | Black High Bun | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Paige Slapper | Riser Pop | Visor Cap | Left Handed | Blonde Ponytail | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Lily Base | Curveball Spin | Padded Guard | Right Handed | Black High Bun | Squeaky Shoes |
| Aubrey Fielder | Fastball Blast | Golden Cleats | Left Handed | Black High Bun | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Hailey Popfly | Riser Pop | Padded Guard | Left Handed | Black High Bun | Bright Pink Glove |
| Skylar Mound | Riser Pop | Golden Cleats | Left Handed | Blonde Ponytail | Squeaky Shoes |
| Piper Lineup | Riser Pop | Golden Cleats | Right Handed | Black High Bun | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Harper Pitch | Changeup Drop | Padded Guard | Left Handed | Brunette Braid | Squeaky Shoes |
| Peyton Curve | Riser Pop | Grip Tape | Left Handed | Brunette Braid | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Sienna Strike | Slidestep Rush | Neon Bat | Left Handed | Black High Bun | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Reagan Bunt | Fastball Blast | Visor Cap | Left Handed | Black High Bun | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Zoe Fastpitch | Fastball Blast | Visor Cap | Right Handed | Blonde Ponytail | Bright Pink Glove |
| Mia Hammons | Fastball Blast | Grip Tape | Left Handed | Brunette Braid | Heavy Bat Swing |
| Nora Outfield | Fastball Blast | Visor Cap | Left Handed | Blonde Ponytail | Squeaky Shoes |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
Coach Sam lines up rows of ball buckets in the equipment room to solve the mystery.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
121
60
144
14
18
14
21
144
110
T
121
30
49
144
14
55
49
T
121
66
144
99
70
99
24
81
14
49
70
110
99
21
11 × 11 =T
7 × 2 =S
3 × 10 =D
5 × 11 =N
9 × 2 =U
11 × 10 =C
6 × 10 =H
12 × 12 =E
11 × 9 =A
9 × 9 =I
2 × 12 =V
7 × 3 =P
7 × 10 =R
11 × 6 =W
7 × 7 =O
0/15 letters found
Clue 2
Word problems
The field manager tracks down gear clues with word problems.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
L
80
60
48
96
75
73
99
D
60
D
Umpire lined up 10 rows of 8 cleats. How many cleats in all?L
Umpire found 2 foam visors yesterday and 71 more today. How many foam visors in all?A
There were 91 foam visors. 31 were used up. How many foam visors are left?E
Umpire lined up 11 rows of 9 softballs. How many softballs in all?N
Umpire lined up 12 rows of 8 softballs. How many softballs in all?T
Umpire lined up 8 rows of 6 foam visors. How many foam visors in all?F
There were 93 cleats. 18 were used up. How many cleats are left?H
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Fractions of a number
You calculate fractions of the stolen equipment list to uncover more evidence.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
28
3
35
3
5
T
28
T
28
35
2
21
33
T
28
5
13
35
27
39
3
35
39
20
17
10
39
T
28
9
24
5
21
32
1/2 of 56 =T
6/10 of 45 =D
5/6 of 42 =E
1/3 of 60 =V
2/3 of 15 =B
5/10 of 42 =N
2/8 of 96 =W
1/6 of 102 =Y
1/4 of 8 =R
1/5 of 65 =C
1/4 of 132 =O
1/5 of 15 =H
6/8 of 12 =S
3/6 of 64 =G
6/10 of 65 =A
1/3 of 15 =I
0/16 letters found
Clue 4
Order of operations
The scoreboard requires step by step operations to reveal the next clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
F
13
53
51
59
75
28
29
41
54
14
20
41
34
23
59
61
41
23
48
34
78
54
20
61
23
60
68
53
51
59
75
1 + 6 × 2 =F
12 × 7 - 6 =T
11 × 7 - 16 =E
12 × 6 - 18 =C
8 × 10 - 5 =D
5 × 8 - 17 =R
5 × 10 - 30 =H
37 + 8 × 2 =O
9 × 8 - 21 =U
9 × 6 - 20 =I
8 + 3 × 2 =K
4 + 7 × 8 =S
3 × 12 - 8 =B
6 × 12 - 24 =P
12 × 8 - 28 =M
5 × 12 - 1 =N
4 + 5 × 5 =L
7 × 8 - 15 =A
0/18 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
Divide the remaining softball practice drills equally to uncover the final lead.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
30 ÷ 3 = ?
8 ÷ 2 = ?
9 ÷ 1 = ?
14 ÷ 2 = ?
88 ÷ 11 = ?
99 ÷ 9 = ?
36 ÷ 6 = ?
18 ÷ 9 = ?
11 ÷ 11 = ?
84 ÷ 7 = ?
60 ÷ 12 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain launched a high riser pop, then strapped on a padded guard.
2.The villain threw a quick fastball blast, then wrapped new grip tape.
3.The villain threw a quick fastball blast, then strapped on a padded guard.
4.The villain executed a swift slidestep rush, then swung the neon bat.
5.The villain spun a heavy curveball pitch, then laced up golden cleats.
6.The villain launched a high riser pop, then wrapped new grip tape.
7.The villain launched a high riser pop, then laced up golden cleats.
8.The villain spun a heavy curveball pitch, then wrapped new grip tape.
9.The villain tossed a sneaky changeup drop, then laced up golden cleats.
10.The villain threw a quick fastball blast, then laced up golden cleats.
11.The villain tossed a sneaky changeup drop, then strapped on a padded guard.
12.The villain executed a swift slidestep rush, then wrapped new grip tape.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Championship Game Glove Mystery
Culprit: Ella Homerun (Fastball Blast · Padded Guard · Left Handed · Black High Bun · Heavy Bat Swing)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE SUSPECT DOES NOT WEAR A VISOR CAP"11 × 11 = 121 (T) · 7 × 2 = 14 (S) · 3 × 10 = 30 (D) · 5 × 11 = 55 (N) · 9 × 2 = 18 (U) · 11 × 10 = 110 (C) · 6 × 10 = 60 (H) · 12 × 12 = 144 (E) · 11 × 9 = 99 (A) · 9 × 9 = 81 (I) · 2 × 12 = 24 (V) · 7 × 3 = 21 (P) · 7 × 10 = 70 (R) · 11 × 6 = 66 (W) · 7 × 7 = 49 (O)
- Clue 2 (Word problems): "LEFT HANDED"Umpire lined up 10 rows of 8 cleats. How many cleats in all? = 80 (L) · Umpire found 2 foam visors yesterday and 71 more today. How many foam visors in all? = 73 (A) · There were 91 foam visors. 31 were used up. How many foam visors are left? = 60 (E) · Umpire lined up 11 rows of 9 softballs. How many softballs in all? = 99 (N) · Umpire lined up 12 rows of 8 softballs. How many softballs in all? = 96 (T) · Umpire lined up 8 rows of 6 foam visors. How many foam visors in all? = 48 (F) · There were 93 cleats. 18 were used up. How many cleats are left? = 75 (H)
- Clue 3 (Fractions of a number): "THE HITTER NOTICED A HEAVY BAT SWING"1/2 of 56 = 28 (T) · 6/10 of 45 = 27 (D) · 5/6 of 42 = 35 (E) · 1/3 of 60 = 20 (V) · 2/3 of 15 = 10 (B) · 5/10 of 42 = 21 (N) · 2/8 of 96 = 24 (W) · 1/6 of 102 = 17 (Y) · 1/4 of 8 = 2 (R) · 1/5 of 65 = 13 (C) · 1/4 of 132 = 33 (O) · 1/5 of 15 = 3 (H) · 6/8 of 12 = 9 (S) · 3/6 of 64 = 32 (G) · 6/10 of 65 = 39 (A) · 1/3 of 15 = 5 (I)
- Clue 4 (Order of operations): "FOUND BLACK HAIR NEAR PITCHERS MOUND"1 + 6 × 2 = 13 (F) · 12 × 7 - 6 = 78 (T) · 11 × 7 - 16 = 61 (E) · 12 × 6 - 18 = 54 (C) · 8 × 10 - 5 = 75 (D) · 5 × 8 - 17 = 23 (R) · 5 × 10 - 30 = 20 (H) · 37 + 8 × 2 = 53 (O) · 9 × 8 - 21 = 51 (U) · 9 × 6 - 20 = 34 (I) · 8 + 3 × 2 = 14 (K) · 4 + 7 × 8 = 60 (S) · 3 × 12 - 8 = 28 (B) · 6 × 12 - 24 = 48 (P) · 12 × 8 - 28 = 68 (M) · 5 × 12 - 1 = 59 (N) · 4 + 5 × 5 = 29 (L) · 7 × 8 - 15 = 41 (A)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 3) → Ella Homerun30 ÷ 3 = 10 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4 · 9 ÷ 1 = 9 · 14 ÷ 2 = 7 · 88 ÷ 11 = 8 · 99 ÷ 9 = 11 · 36 ÷ 6 = 6 · 18 ÷ 9 = 2 · 11 ÷ 11 = 1 · 84 ÷ 7 = 12 · 60 ÷ 12 = 5
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Word problems, Fractions of a number, Order of operations, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Championship Game Glove Mystery — set in Sunnybrook Park Softball Complex
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects