Running the Bases

Running the Bases

What if the only way to win is to lose?

PG 2022 · 127 min · ★ 7.9 · Drama

When a small-town baseball coach gets the offer of a lifetime from a larger 6A high school, he uproots his family and leaves the only home he's ever known. But as a man of faith, he soon faces extreme opposition to his coaching methods from the school superintendent.

Directed by Jimmy Womble · Written by Jimmy Womble

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Brett Varvel Luke Brooks
Raphael Ruggero Teenage Luke
Gigi Orsillo Jessica Brooks
Dakota Bruton Teenage Jessica
Todd Terry Michael Jamison
Cameron Arnett Sam Parker
Isabelle Almoyan Katie Harper
Justin Sterner Ryan Jamison
Brendan Carl Reimer Joshua Brooks
Michael Ochotorena Red
Eric Hanson Coach Gilbert
David Michael Reardon Cody Garrison

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