‘A League of Their Own’ Recap: ‘Perfect Game’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for the season finale of ‘A League of Their Own’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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Most stories that feature a journey of self-discovery, relate to something powerful and often external. For instance, grief is a popular topic in such stories as this, as is the end of some of kind relationship. Because those are the elements that force us onto that journey. Since we have to reconcile how to live without someone that was there was for us often in life. But what these stories don’t look at enough, is how sometimes… a journey of self-discovery involves being true to oneself. Which could be related to the possibility that there isn’t immediate and quantifiable growth on the page or on the screen with such matters… but there is.

Because when we take a moment to really look in the mirror and face who we are and who we should be in life… and make peace with that, we start to change for the better. We’re happier, we’re more relaxed in our own skin and… we can accomplish wonders after all, as evidenced by the season finale of A League of Their Own on Prime Video. For ‘Perfect Game’ is a story that saw everyone’s journeys of self-discovery come around full circle and reap the benefits of that self-care. Max for instance, finally found agency and confidence in who she is and that allowed for her to mend fences as best she could before heading out into the world to discover what baseball and an honest and healthy relationship with a woman could provide her. Which was satisfying and beautiful to see and wonder and progress didn’t end there in this tale.

For the Rockford Peaches and the many members of this team that spent this season trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be… finally reached their own apex, but in a tougher manner. Simply because they went 0-2 to start the Championship Series and Carson was lost and not herself regarding such matters. Mainly because Charlie was stepping in and trying to help Carson lead, rather than let her lead on her own and do as only she could. But a good talk with Greta helped her to understand that she didn’t need a husband or anyone else to guide her. She was a great coach, she knew how to win and if she just let go and was herself through and through, miracles would happen, and they most certainly did.

Because she sent Charlie home and let loose with her skill set and just like that… the Rockford Peaches stayed in it to the very end. Granted, they lost in the classiest manner possible, by helping an old friend cross the bases after what might be a career ending injury. Since Jo hit a homer and tore her knee up something awful. But in the wake of that loss, there was nothing but joy in their hearts. Because Carson, Greta, and everyone else that took the field as a Peach… really did find themselves on this journey and because they did and because they were able to be free and embrace who they have always been, they were able to be happy and at peace and they were able to show the world just how incredible they truly are and that’s a wonderful way to end this season.

Since it informs all of us… that we too must follow in Carson and Greta, and Max’s footsteps and be true to ourselves. For we are who we are, and we are beautiful and wonderful and the sooner we realize that… the sooner we find true peace and the sooner… we can chase our dreams and grab hold of them. Which makes this an outright brilliant series through and through. One that features so much beauty and wonder and diversity, and truly, this writer hopes that Prime Video grants this series a second season and more. Because this is a story that is just getting started regarding the human experience and features a slice of history that isn’t explored enough, and it deserves a chance to bring this powerful and ground-breaking story to its logical and satisfying conclusion.  

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