The Chicago Cubs are forced to start a journeyman minor league pitcher, Sam Ward, on the last day of the season with the division title at stake. Sam lost his youth, fastball, and marriage in the minors and this is his chance to justify all the sacrifices he has made chasing the elusive major league dream. Behind the plate is Ernie Kolacka umpiring his final game before retirement.  After 40 years of 'calling them right' he has an overpowering reason to fix the game in favor of the Cardinals.  Sam has to not only battle the powerful Cardinals lineup but an umpire doing all he can to prevent him from winning. 

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