The Clubhouse Cup Caper
The legendary Golden Batting Glove has vanished from its display case in the Progressive Field clubhouse right before the big game! The culprit left behind baseball gear and mysterious stats. We need to solve the clues to unmask the Clubhouse Phantom!
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Signature Pitch | Pre-game Snack | Batting Hand | Cap Color | Pitching Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | Splitter | Peanuts | Left-Handed | White Cap | Low Sliders |
| Daniel Espino | Sweeper | Peanuts | Left-Handed | Red Cap | High Fastballs |
| Tanner Bibee | Knuckleball | Sunflower Seeds | Right-Handed | White Cap | Low Sliders |
| Triston McKenzie | Cutter | Peanuts | Left-Handed | White Cap | Low Sliders |
| Austin Hedges | Sinker | Licorice | Left-Handed | White Cap | Low Sliders |
| Jhonkensy Noel | Sweeper | Licorice | Left-Handed | Navy Cap | High Fastballs |
| Jose Ramirez | Splitter | Peanuts | Left-Handed | White Cap | High Fastballs |
| Ben Lively | Cutter | Bubble Gum | Left-Handed | Navy Cap | Low Sliders |
| Kyle Manzardo | Sinker | Bubble Gum | Left-Handed | White Cap | Inside Cutters |
| Josh Naylor | Splitter | Sunflower Seeds | Right-Handed | Red Cap | Inside Cutters |
| David Fry | Sweeper | Sunflower Seeds | Left-Handed | Navy Cap | High Fastballs |
| Steven Kwan | Splitter | Bubble Gum | Left-Handed | White Cap | Low Sliders |
| Gavin Williams | Sweeper | Licorice | Right-Handed | Navy Cap | Low Sliders |
| Cade Smith | Splitter | Peanuts | Left-Handed | Navy Cap | Inside Cutters |
| Carlos Carrasco | Sweeper | Peanuts | Right-Handed | White Cap | Inside Cutters |
| Angel Martinez | Knuckleball | Bubble Gum | Right-Handed | Red Cap | High Fastballs |
| Hunter Gaddis | Sweeper | Sunflower Seeds | Right-Handed | Navy Cap | High Fastballs |
| Emmanuel Clase | Sinker | Energy Drinks | Right-Handed | Navy Cap | Low Sliders |
| Eli Morgan | Sinker | Sunflower Seeds | Left-Handed | White Cap | Inside Cutters |
| Will Brennan | Cutter | Sunflower Seeds | Left-Handed | Navy Cap | Low Sliders |
| Brayan Rocchio | Knuckleball | Sunflower Seeds | Left-Handed | White Cap | Low Sliders |
Addition
To find the first clue we need to add up the total number of bats delivered to the dugout this morning. The clubhouse manager counted the wooden bats in two separate equipment bags.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Subtraction
The assistant coach noticed some stolen baseballs were missing from the practice bucket. If we subtract the remaining baseballs from the starting amount the difference reveals a hidden message.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The grounds crew lined up the field markers in equal rows along the third base line. Multiplying the rows by the markers per row gives us the combination to the locker containing a lost cap.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Fractions of a number
We found a logbook showing a fraction of the teams batting practice runs. Calculating this fraction of the total runs points us to a scouting report about the suspects batting weakness.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Fractions of a number — the last clue
A fraction of the stadium lights were flickering in a strange pattern. Figuring out exactly how many lights that fraction represents unlocks the final video file of the phantoms swing.
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!
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Clubhouse Cup Caper
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE PHANTOM DOES NOT EAT LICORICE"2131 + 4075 = 6206 (T) · 3878 + 3035 = 6913 (A) · 1603 + 2463 = 4066 (N) · 937 + 1624 = 2561 (E) · 2908 + 1562 = 4470 (R) · 4521 + 2673 = 7194 (P) · 795 + 1650 = 2445 (L) · 4149 + 2260 = 6409 (O) · 3472 + 2398 = 5870 (M) · 2926 + 3193 = 6119 (C) · 2663 + 4887 = 7550 (I) · 2027 + 4505 = 6532 (S) · 2685 + 5264 = 7949 (H) · 3675 + 3183 = 6858 (D)
- Clue 2 (Subtraction): "THE SUSPECT BATS LEFT HANDED"3505 - 683 = 2822 (T) · 3346 - 2245 = 1101 (H) · 12484 - 4008 = 8476 (N) · 6141 - 2370 = 3771 (P) · 10545 - 3173 = 7372 (L) · 3930 - 582 = 3348 (S) · 4022 - 299 = 3723 (E) · 5386 - 506 = 4880 (U) · 7548 - 1781 = 5767 (F) · 8031 - 693 = 7338 (D) · 9558 - 2589 = 6969 (C) · 4311 - 3291 = 1020 (B) · 8044 - 4682 = 3362 (A)
- Clue 3 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE SUSPECT CANNOT HIT LOW SLIDERS"12 × 10 = 120 (T) · 12 × 8 = 96 (D) · 9 × 7 = 63 (O) · 5 × 5 = 25 (U) · 3 × 5 = 15 (W) · 7 × 3 = 21 (P) · 11 × 9 = 99 (R) · 11 × 11 = 121 (E) · 5 × 10 = 50 (N) · 1 × 2 = 2 (I) · 9 × 3 = 27 (A) · 7 × 4 = 28 (S) · 2 × 7 = 14 (H) · 2 × 2 = 4 (L) · 7 × 11 = 77 (C)
- Clue 4 (Fractions of a number): "A WHITE CAP WAS LEFT IN THE DUGOUT"1/8 of 104 = 13 (A) · 2/8 of 108 = 27 (D) · 2/8 of 80 = 20 (C) · 4/6 of 3 = 2 (N) · 3/4 of 12 = 9 (L) · 5/10 of 92 = 46 (H) · 3/5 of 55 = 33 (E) · 1/2 of 70 = 35 (U) · 2/6 of 24 = 8 (G) · 4/6 of 18 = 12 (W) · 3/6 of 80 = 40 (O) · 4/8 of 116 = 58 (S) · 1/4 of 156 = 39 (P) · 4/8 of 42 = 21 (I) · 2/5 of 10 = 4 (T) · 2/6 of 132 = 44 (F)
- Clue 5 (Fractions of a number): surviving statement (box 6) → Triston McKenzie2/10 of 25 = 5 · 1/8 of 88 = 11 · 1/6 of 72 = 12 · 2/3 of 15 = 10 · 1/8 of 56 = 7 · 4/8 of 18 = 9 · 1/3 of 9 = 3 · 1/4 of 8 = 2 · 4/10 of 20 = 8 · 2/6 of 3 = 1 · 2/5 of 10 = 4
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 10 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Fractions of a number
- Reading level
- grades 7-9
- Theme
- The Clubhouse Cup Caper — set in Progressive Field Clubhouse
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects