⚾ Brewers baseballGrade 2Reading: grades 1-2AdditionSkip countingPlace valueSubtractionMissing addends
The Mystery of the Missing Mascot Barrel
Someone took the mascot barrel right before the big game! The stadium doors are locked. Use clues to catch the prankster.
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 Play | Special Gear | Glove Hand | Team Cap | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Yount | Fastball Pitch | Bubble Gum | Left Handed Glove | Yellow Cap | Cold Lemonade |
| Ryan Braun | Power Slide | Bubble Gum | Right Handed Glove | Blue Cap | Loud Cheering |
| William Contreras | Fastball Pitch | Bubble Gum | Left Handed Glove | Blue Cap | Cold Lemonade |
| Christian Yelich | Power Slide | Super Bat | Right Handed Glove | Yellow Cap | Loud Cheering |
| Harvey Kuenn | Home Run Hit | Super Bat | Left Handed Glove | Blue Cap | Cold Lemonade |
| Jackson Chourio | Bunt Dash | Bubble Gum | Left Handed Glove | Yellow Cap | Cold Lemonade |
| Rhys Hoskins | Power Slide | Gold Glove | Left Handed Glove | Blue Cap | Cold Lemonade |
| Brice Turang | Home Run Hit | Radar Gun | Right Handed Glove | Blue Cap | Loud Cheering |
| Corey Hart | Bunt Dash | Bubble Gum | Left Handed Glove | White Cap | Loud Cheering |
| Rollie Fingers | High Fly Ball | Gold Glove | Left Handed Glove | Yellow Cap | Loud Cheering |
| Cecil Fielder | High Fly Ball | Bubble Gum | Right Handed Glove | Yellow Cap | Cold Lemonade |
| Dan Plesac | Power Slide | Radar Gun | Left Handed Glove | Yellow Cap | Loud Cheering |
| Prince Fielder | Power Slide | Bubble Gum | Right Handed Glove | Blue Cap | Salty Peanuts |
| Joey Ortiz | Home Run Hit | Lucky Cap | Right Handed Glove | Blue Cap | Cold Lemonade |
| Geoff Jenkins | High Fly Ball | Bubble Gum | Left Handed Glove | Yellow Cap | Loud Cheering |
| Freddy Peralta | Power Slide | Bubble Gum | Right Handed Glove | White Cap | Salty Peanuts |
| Devin Williams | High Fly Ball | Lucky Cap | Left Handed Glove | Blue Cap | Salty Peanuts |
| BJ Surhoff | High Fly Ball | Lucky Cap | Right Handed Glove | Blue Cap | Salty Peanuts |
| Gorman Thomas | Fastball Pitch | Radar Gun | Right Handed Glove | Yellow Cap | Salty Peanuts |
| Willy Adames | Fastball Pitch | Lucky Cap | Left Handed Glove | Yellow Cap | Loud Cheering |
| Paul Molitor | Bunt Dash | Gold Glove | Left Handed Glove | Yellow Cap | Loud Cheering |
Clue 1
Addition
You count up all the base hits scored in the first two innings to open a mystery locker.
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
92
30
66
42
70
66
39
48
43
67
39
70
76
85
T
92
76
40
66
42
70
40
T
92
53
42
66
39
91
53
35
48
43
35
39
73
60 + 32 =T
32 + 59 =L
18 + 21 =A
19 + 21 =O
11 + 19 =H
37 + 16 =U
52 + 21 =P
52 + 33 =I
32 + 38 =N
13 + 29 =S
23 + 20 =Y
34 + 32 =E
19 + 29 =K
23 + 12 =C
22 + 54 =D
25 + 42 =B
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Skip counting
You count the stadium rows by twos to find a secret note left on a seat.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
W
35
70
28
50
90
12
12
90
12
12
55
W
35
55
25
90
14
28
120
55
50
8
90
8
42
25
21
130
90
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, ___, 40, 45W
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, ___, 30, 32T
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___, 30, 35L
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, ___, 45, 48G
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ___, 16, 18F
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ___, 24, 27O
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12D
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, ___, 140, 150V
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140H
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, ___, 60, 65A
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, ___, 55, 60N
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, ___, 100, 110E
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, ___, 15, 18S
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, ___, 75, 80I
0/14 letters found
Clue 3
Place value
The scoreboard blinks a number with tens and ones to reveal a hidden code.
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
95
17
41
42
82
85
85
99
82
15
43
99
15
99
20
99
19
31
43
14
77
85
14
93
75
87
17
41
41
43
82
15
18
What number has 9 tens and 5 ones?T
What number has 9 tens and 3 ones?U
What number has 7 tens and 7 ones?M
What number has 4 tens and 2 ones?V
What number has 1 ten and 7 ones?H
What number has 7 tens and 5 ones?D
What number has 1 ten and 4 ones?O
What number has 4 tens and 3 ones?R
What number has 1 ten and 5 ones?N
What number has 8 tens and 7 ones?C
What number has 1 ten and 9 ones?Y
What number has 3 tens and 1 one?F
What number has 4 tens and 1 one?E
What number has 8 tens and 5 ones?L
What number has 9 tens and 9 ones?A
What number has 1 ten and 8 ones?G
What number has 2 tens and 0 ones?W
What number has 8 tens and 2 ones?I
0/18 letters found
Clue 4
Subtraction
You take away the dropped souvenir balls from the total pile to spot a 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.
T
76
64
79
60
32
44
30
T
76
84
70
77
79
66
23
70
82
82
79
66
37
84
79
30
30
70
67
26
37
82
104 - 28 =T
100 - 36 =H
99 - 29 =O
87 - 8 =E
90 - 6 =Y
44 - 12 =U
42 - 16 =C
98 - 38 =G
121 - 39 =P
111 - 34 =N
74 - 37 =A
30 - 7 =R
56 - 12 =I
71 - 5 =D
85 - 18 =W
46 - 16 =L
0/16 letters found
Clue 5
Missing addends — the last clue
You figure out how many more bats are needed to fill the rack and unlock the gate.
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
2 + ___ = 7
3 + ___ = 15
6 + ___ = 15
7 + ___ = 17
4 + ___ = 6
1 + ___ = 7
6 + ___ = 7
2 + ___ = 10
2 + ___ = 13
4 + ___ = 8
6 + ___ = 9
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain slid into home base, then swung a super bat.
2.The villain laid down a bunt, then blew a giant bubble gum bubble.
3.The villain laid down a bunt, then wore a lucky cap.
4.The villain blasted a home run, then wore a lucky cap.
5.The villain hit a high fly ball, then snagged the ball with a gold glove.
6.The villain blasted a home run, then snagged the ball with a gold glove.
7.The villain laid down a bunt, then snagged the ball with a gold glove.
8.The villain laid down a bunt, then swung a super bat.
9.The villain slid into home base, then checked the radar gun.
10.The villain pitched a fastball, then wore a lucky cap.
11.The villain pitched a fastball, then snagged the ball with a gold glove.
12.The villain hit a high fly ball, then blew a giant bubble gum bubble.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Mystery of the Missing Mascot Barrel
Culprit: Paul Molitor (Bunt Dash · Gold Glove · Left Handed Glove · Yellow Cap · Loud Cheering)
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE SNEAKY BANDIT DOES NOT USE A LUCKY CAP"60 + 32 = 92 (T) · 32 + 59 = 91 (L) · 18 + 21 = 39 (A) · 19 + 21 = 40 (O) · 11 + 19 = 30 (H) · 37 + 16 = 53 (U) · 52 + 21 = 73 (P) · 52 + 33 = 85 (I) · 32 + 38 = 70 (N) · 13 + 29 = 42 (S) · 23 + 20 = 43 (Y) · 34 + 32 = 66 (E) · 19 + 29 = 48 (K) · 23 + 12 = 35 (C) · 22 + 54 = 76 (D) · 25 + 42 = 67 (B)
- Clue 2 (Skip counting): "WITNESSES SAW A LEFT HANDED GLOVE"Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, ___, 40, 45 = 35 (W) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, ___, 30, 32 = 28 (T) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___, 30, 35 = 25 (L) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, ___, 45, 48 = 42 (G) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ___, 16, 18 = 14 (F) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ___, 24, 27 = 21 (O) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12 = 8 (D) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, ___, 140, 150 = 130 (V) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140 = 120 (H) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, ___, 60, 65 = 55 (A) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, ___, 55, 60 = 50 (N) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, ___, 100, 110 = 90 (E) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, ___, 15, 18 = 12 (S) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, ___, 75, 80 = 70 (I)
- Clue 3 (Place value): "THE VILLAIN RAN AWAY FROM LOUD CHEERING"What number has 9 tens and 5 ones? = 95 (T) · What number has 9 tens and 3 ones? = 93 (U) · What number has 7 tens and 7 ones? = 77 (M) · What number has 4 tens and 2 ones? = 42 (V) · What number has 1 ten and 7 ones? = 17 (H) · What number has 7 tens and 5 ones? = 75 (D) · What number has 1 ten and 4 ones? = 14 (O) · What number has 4 tens and 3 ones? = 43 (R) · What number has 1 ten and 5 ones? = 15 (N) · What number has 8 tens and 7 ones? = 87 (C) · What number has 1 ten and 9 ones? = 19 (Y) · What number has 3 tens and 1 one? = 31 (F) · What number has 4 tens and 1 one? = 41 (E) · What number has 8 tens and 5 ones? = 85 (L) · What number has 9 tens and 9 ones? = 99 (A) · What number has 1 ten and 8 ones? = 18 (G) · What number has 2 tens and 0 ones? = 20 (W) · What number has 8 tens and 2 ones? = 82 (I)
- Clue 4 (Subtraction): "THE GUILTY ONE DROPPED A YELLOW CAP"104 - 28 = 76 (T) · 100 - 36 = 64 (H) · 99 - 29 = 70 (O) · 87 - 8 = 79 (E) · 90 - 6 = 84 (Y) · 44 - 12 = 32 (U) · 42 - 16 = 26 (C) · 98 - 38 = 60 (G) · 121 - 39 = 82 (P) · 111 - 34 = 77 (N) · 74 - 37 = 37 (A) · 30 - 7 = 23 (R) · 56 - 12 = 44 (I) · 71 - 5 = 66 (D) · 85 - 18 = 67 (W) · 46 - 16 = 30 (L)
- Clue 5 (Missing addends): surviving statement (box 7) → Paul Molitor2 + ___ = 7 = 5 · 3 + ___ = 15 = 12 · 6 + ___ = 15 = 9 · 7 + ___ = 17 = 10 · 4 + ___ = 6 = 2 · 1 + ___ = 7 = 6 · 6 + ___ = 7 = 1 · 2 + ___ = 10 = 8 · 2 + ___ = 13 = 11 · 4 + ___ = 8 = 4 · 6 + ___ = 9 = 3
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 2 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Skip counting, Place value, Subtraction, Missing addends
- Reading level
- grades 1-2
- Theme
- The Mystery of the Missing Mascot Barrel — set in The Great Ballpark Mischief
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects