The Mudville B.B. Club has one sure winner, Casey, the idol of the fans and the admiration of the ladies. Kitty, a housemaid, and Mary, a cook, can see nothing but Casey. Grady, a mere policeman, is his rival for Kitty’s love. Mudville and Hicksville Clubs are to play their final game for the championship. Casey’s first hit is a home run. Mudville cheers him to the echo. In the last half of the ninth inning, Mudville is at the bat, two men on bases and two out. “Casey at the bat,” shouts the crowd. He takes his place with all the confidence of a hero. With a cheering salute to the Mudville rooters, “Watch me boys!” he strikes out. The game is over, the score is, Hicksville 9, and Mudville, 7. Casey is a fallen idol. He makes a lone sneak to Kitty’s home. She has already heard of his overthrow. He peeks through the window as the rain descends in torrents and beholds Grady, his rival, being feted and petted by Kitty and the cook.