A dramatic courtroom sequence features cameos by John Grisham and George Will, who as an expert witness offers a soliloquy on the sanctity of National League baseball. At the last minute, a 7-year old kid runs in with evidence that clears Hank, and he and the team are allowed to play. The murder itself is put aside as attention shifts to the county ballpark. At the climax, the Confederates are behind 5-1 in the ninth inning with two outs. It's about to get dark, so this is the final play.
Hank is at bat, and the bases are loaded, with two men on third.