Mickey, 16 and a lifelong Pirates fan, resents his family's move to California, made to accommodate his brother Roger, who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy. Unhappy with his new surroundings, Mickey steals his mother's car and plans to race across the country to see Clemente's historic moment. His only problem: Roger wants to come along. The brothers set off and begin reconnecting as various obstacles push them closer. However, when the trip takes its toll on Rogers health, Mickey is forced to re-evaluate his priorities.