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We are a small charity that supports families living with Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS)

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Some reviewers found the plot "stereotypically melodramatic" and the conflicts "neatly resolved". Common Sense Media described it as "moving (if sometimes sappy)" but noted its realistic portrayal of baseball.

Rated PG for minor thematic violence, including a scuffle between players and an off-screen altercation. Language is extremely minimal. Running the Bases YIFY

The story follows (played by Brett Varvel ), a successful small-town baseball coach in Arkansas who has led his team to nine state championships. When he accepts a prestigious coaching position at a large 6A high school in Texas, his life is uprooted. Language is extremely minimal

Cameron Arnett is frequently highlighted for his role as Sam Parker , a wise groundskeeper who serves as a confidant to Coach Brooks. Cameron Arnett is frequently highlighted for his role

The film received highly polarized reviews depending on the audience's perspective:

Critics from outlets like Movieguide and Plugged In lauded it as "inspiring" and "captivating," praising its strong biblical worldview and Brett Varvel's lead performance.

Brooks soon finds himself in a "collision course" with the school's superintendent, ( Todd Terry ), who objects to Brooks’ public expressions of faith and his unorthodox coaching methods. The conflict intensifies when Brooks’ son, Josh Jr. , influences Jamison's own son to explore Christianity. The narrative also reflects on Brooks’ past, specifically the loss of his brother to a heart defect—a condition Luke himself shares, which ended his own dreams of playing professionally. Critical Reception

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