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00:00:50Thanks for your letter, I'm so excited for you backing my new restaurant.
00:00:53So everything's on time?
00:00:54Yes, I'm having the kitchen equipment installed on the 24th.
00:00:57Great, let's set up a visit.
00:00:59Sure, you can meet me there.
00:01:00I'd love to discuss your thoughts on the menu.
00:01:02We're looking forward to meeting Chef Rodrigo.
00:01:04He will be a part of your daily operation.
00:01:06No.
00:01:07No?
00:01:08No, my father won't be involved in the day-to-day, but...
00:01:11He is your partner on this, right?
00:01:13He's been incredibly supportive of me my whole life.
00:01:16Good.
00:01:17We're counting on Chef Rodrigo to be there.
00:01:18Yes.
00:01:19Okay.
00:01:20♪♪
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00:01:32Yeah, you're pretty punk, man.
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00:01:38Iowa.
00:01:39Early Lindstrom, nice to meet you.
00:01:42They don't mind him.
00:01:43Bit of an attitude, but he's all right.
00:01:45You know him?
00:01:46That's Damon Thompson, second base.
00:01:48I played against him in some tournaments.
00:01:50Daddy's some big-deal agent.
00:01:51I'm early.
00:01:53I'd say you're right on time, right?
00:01:54Never heard that one before.
00:01:56I'm Roberto Vita, catcher.
00:01:57People call me Beto.
00:01:58What position you play?
00:01:59Shortstop.
00:02:00Hope your game's in better shape than your truck.
00:02:02♪♪
00:02:13Ugh, so vile, man.
00:02:15Being forced to live in here is definitely like
00:02:17cruel and unusual punishment.
00:02:19Home sweet home.
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00:02:25That's mine.
00:02:26Oh.
00:02:27Looked empty to me.
00:02:28Yeah, well, um, I just told you.
00:02:30It's taken.
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00:02:34No problem.
00:02:36Take the top bunk.
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00:02:39Good boy.
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00:03:04You guys ready?
00:03:05Yeah, he can go all the way.
00:03:08Covers a lot of ground.
00:03:09Hey, guys, which one's Coach Willis?
00:03:11Probably the one with the name tag
00:03:13that says Coach Willis.
00:03:15Blue cap, the red clipboard.
00:03:18Nice.
00:03:19Let's bring it in.
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00:03:23Congratulations.
00:03:24You've been invited here because we believe
00:03:27that you have a real chance of playing pro baseball.
00:03:29During the next six weeks,
00:03:31you'll be drilling, practicing,
00:03:33and playing inter-squad games
00:03:35in order to showcase your abilities.
00:03:36We'll have one cut about halfway through.
00:03:38But by the end of camp,
00:03:39we'll have this roster cut down to two teams
00:03:41that will square off against each other
00:03:43in a final game.
00:03:44That game will be attended by scouts
00:03:46from everybody in the bigs.
00:03:47Quite a few big leaguers
00:03:48have stood exactly where you are today.
00:03:50I suggest you make the most of this chance here.
00:03:52Yes, sir.
00:03:53All right, gentlemen.
00:03:54Let's see what you got.
00:03:55All right, Coach.
00:03:56Thank you, sir.
00:03:57Coach Willis, I just wanted to introduce myself.
00:03:59I'm Early Lindstrom.
00:04:00Lindstrom.
00:04:01Iowa, right?
00:04:02Yes, sir.
00:04:03Thank you for the opportunity.
00:04:05I want to see what you can do at second base.
00:04:06Second?
00:04:07Uh-huh.
00:04:08Sir, I'm not sure if I'm...
00:04:09They say if you can play short,
00:04:10you can play anywhere.
00:04:12You want to prove them right?
00:04:13You don't want to prove them wrong.
00:04:21What are you looking for?
00:04:22A small molcajete.
00:04:23The one that I used to...
00:04:28Hang on.
00:04:29I want you to taste something.
00:04:30Honey, I'm kind of busy.
00:04:31It'll only take a second.
00:04:33What is that?
00:04:35This is a Mexican paella.
00:04:38It's a Spanish dish.
00:04:39This is Spanish-Mexican fusion.
00:04:42I used poblano chiles,
00:04:43Mexican chorizo,
00:04:45and tequila.
00:04:51It's...
00:04:52different.
00:04:53Different?
00:04:54Yeah, it's tasty.
00:04:55But we do traditional,
00:04:57authentic Mexican cuisine.
00:04:58And what about my own restaurant?
00:04:59There's opportunity out there.
00:05:01I'm ready.
00:05:02You're not ready.
00:05:03You're not even close to ready.
00:05:04And how would you know?
00:05:05You never even give me a chance
00:05:06to show you that...
00:05:07Feel free to experiment
00:05:08on your own time.
00:05:09But right now,
00:05:10we've got a lunch rush
00:05:11to prep for
00:05:12and your abuela's birthday tonight.
00:05:29You're way behind it.
00:05:31Come on now.
00:05:34You want to do this?
00:05:36Small-town boy like you
00:05:37could get hurt.
00:05:50Yup.
00:05:52Clocked in about 99.
00:05:55Figured you've never seen
00:05:56one like it before.
00:05:57It's the first time for everything.
00:06:04Hey,
00:06:05farm boy.
00:06:06Better enjoy it.
00:06:07It's not going to happen again.
00:06:11All right.
00:06:12Hey,
00:06:15farm boy,
00:06:16better enjoy it.
00:06:17It's not going to happen again.
00:06:21All right.
00:06:37You don't even know
00:06:38what you just did, do you?
00:06:39That's blasphemy.
00:06:40That's Blake Barlow, man. The B-Train.
00:06:43He was undefeated in Triple-A.
00:06:45He got kicked off for conduct detrimental to the team.
00:06:47Why is he here?
00:06:48Because he's got a hundred-mile-an-hour fastball,
00:06:50which you just took downtown on your first at-bat.
00:06:52Yeah.
00:06:58That's it, right there. Yeah, perfect. Thank you.
00:07:00Okay, sure.
00:07:01Oh, let's get a few more balloons up.
00:07:03My grandma loves balloons. Thanks.
00:07:07Hey, Ari.
00:07:08What's up?
00:07:09I think you dropped this.
00:07:11Thanks.
00:07:13You're welcome.
00:07:18What?
00:07:19Who's it from?
00:07:21No one.
00:07:23Look, you can tell me. I can keep a secret.
00:07:26There's no secret.
00:07:27Give your girls some credit.
00:07:29Why don't you finish the rest of these,
00:07:31and I'll go check on those other balloons.
00:07:39It's a little early for the Sharks to be circling, isn't it, Taylor?
00:07:42A well-trained eye can pick up on almost everything it needs to know day one of camp.
00:07:46And these baby balloons saw a few things they like today.
00:07:49Taylor Doms.
00:07:50My dad's assistant.
00:07:51Junior agent.
00:07:52Hi. Early Lindstrom.
00:07:53Lower Iowa. Shortstop. Career 330 hitter.
00:07:57Suffered a shoulder injury on your family's farm that disrupted your college career,
00:08:01but you worked your way back up to top form senior year.
00:08:04She's good, man. I'm telling you.
00:08:06She must be a genius if she knows about Farm Boy here.
00:08:08Roberto Vida. West L.A.
00:08:11Can consistently throw out base runners and hit for average,
00:08:14but that strength and play patience is a concern.
00:08:17I'd be more concerned about his reflexes.
00:08:21Dude, bro, you're so done, man.
00:08:26So, you want to be an agent?
00:08:27Oh, I will be.
00:08:28I have a degree in sports management and an MBA from Stanford.
00:08:32And I'll tell you a secret.
00:08:35My passion?
00:08:36It's baseball.
00:08:38Mine, too.
00:08:39The all-American boy.
00:08:41I smell endorsements.
00:08:43Endorsements?
00:08:44See you around, Early Lindstrom.
00:08:50Wow.
00:08:51Hey, man.
00:08:52Any chance you can give me a ride to work?
00:08:53I've got to start my shift in an hour.
00:08:55I'll throw in dinner at my family's restaurant.
00:08:57I thought you didn't like my truck.
00:08:58Are you kidding me? I love your truck.
00:09:00It's vintage. It's classic.
00:09:03Family's restaurant.
00:09:04What kind of food do they serve?
00:09:05Now that right there is the question to be asking, my friend.
00:09:14I thought you said it was close by.
00:09:16That was only like six miles.
00:09:17It took an hour.
00:09:18Welcome to L.A.
00:09:20Hey, don't sweat it.
00:09:21I'm about to hook you up with some of the best food in the entire city.
00:09:24Are you cooking me dinner?
00:09:25This is only our first date, man.
00:09:27I'm no cook.
00:09:28But I work as a server sometimes because I got the gift of gab.
00:09:30So, who does the cooking?
00:09:31My dad's a chef-slash-owner.
00:09:33He's training my sister, Ariana.
00:09:34She'll end up running the place someday.
00:09:36If they don't end up killing each other first.
00:09:39By the way, it's my abuela's birthday.
00:09:40Your what?
00:09:41My grandmother.
00:09:42So, the restaurant's officially closed.
00:09:43Private party thing.
00:09:44Oh, dude, I don't want to intrude on anything.
00:09:46Oh, no, you're not going to get off that easy.
00:09:48Come on, let's go.
00:09:53Hi, Beto.
00:09:54Hey, there's my baby boy.
00:09:56How was your first date?
00:09:57Pretty good.
00:09:58Put out a blast from 400 feet off Lake Barlow like this guy.
00:10:00This is early.
00:10:01He gave me a ride.
00:10:02Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Vito.
00:10:03What a place you have here.
00:10:04Please, call me Rodrigo or Chef Rodrigo.
00:10:07I promised him some food.
00:10:08Uh, great.
00:10:09Well, why don't you just take a seat right here?
00:10:11Um, I don't know if Beto told you,
00:10:13but we're having a private party for my mother.
00:10:15Yeah, I didn't want to barge in.
00:10:17Oh, no, no, you're not barging in.
00:10:18Why don't you get him some appetizers?
00:10:20It's a mixed platter.
00:10:21No, you're in for it.
00:10:22Okay.
00:10:23I'll take care of you.
00:10:25Enjoy.
00:10:27Where's Freddy?
00:10:28I don't know.
00:10:29Anyone seen him?
00:10:30I saw him heading out back for his break.
00:10:31That was like an hour ago.
00:10:32I need more tomatillo salsa prepped.
00:10:34Like, now.
00:10:35I'll find him.
00:10:37What's up, Ari?
00:10:38Busy?
00:10:39Missing a prep cook?
00:10:40Are you crazy?
00:10:41What are you doing?
00:10:42Pop's orders.
00:10:43Stop.
00:10:44Stop it.
00:10:45Customer awaits.
00:10:46Hey, Ari.
00:10:47What's up?
00:10:48So, I found Freddy.
00:10:49He's, um...
00:10:50You better see for yourself.
00:10:53Hey.
00:10:54Buen provecho.
00:10:55That's bon appetit in Iowa.
00:10:59Never seen Mexican food like this before.
00:11:01This is real Mexican food.
00:11:02From the South.
00:11:03What's all the black stuff on the chicken?
00:11:04That's mole sauce, Comer.
00:11:09Wow.
00:11:10Pretty good, huh?
00:11:12I can't believe you.
00:11:13That is so disrespectful.
00:11:14Get out.
00:11:15Get out of here.
00:11:16I never want to see your face again.
00:11:17Who's that?
00:11:18That is my sister.
00:11:19Hey, hey, hey.
00:11:20You can't cause a scene like that.
00:11:22He fell asleep on Abuela's birthday.
00:11:24I know, but now we have to find a prep cook.
00:11:26We'll just have to hire somebody to work nights.
00:11:27ASAPs.
00:11:28I can do it.
00:11:30I'm sorry.
00:11:31Who are you?
00:11:32I'm Early.
00:11:33I met Beto today at camp.
00:11:34Thank you, but we're really fine.
00:11:35Do you think you'll have the time?
00:11:36Well, we're supposed to be done at sundown every day,
00:11:38and I really need the job while I'm here.
00:11:40Hey, if you can hit a home run off a Blake Barlow,
00:11:42you can prep in my kitchen any day.
00:11:44How do you not know a trainee?
00:11:45I typically have say in who I work with in my kitchen.
00:11:47Do you have any professional experience?
00:11:49Uh, no, but I'm a really hard worker.
00:11:51You'll be perfect as our temp until we can find someone permanent.
00:11:54And I promise not to fall asleep on you.
00:11:59Maybe we should discuss this.
00:12:00There's no need for discussion.
00:12:01My instinct says you'll be perfect.
00:12:05Trust me.
00:12:08Good call.
00:12:12I gotta take care of this.
00:12:30Looks delicious. What is it?
00:12:31Flan.
00:12:34Custard with caramel.
00:12:35Oh.
00:12:38Ariana.
00:12:39Venga.
00:12:40No, abuela, lo siento.
00:12:43No puedo ahora.
00:12:45Venga.
00:12:59I love you.
00:13:29I love you.
00:14:00Five, four, three, two, one.
00:14:02Time!
00:14:03I still can't find the difference coming out of that hand.
00:14:05All right, let me show you something.
00:14:08We're on lunch, guys.
00:14:09Don't you guys have anything better to do?
00:14:11Nothing in the world I'd rather be doing.
00:14:12Okay.
00:14:13Just don't swing. Just watch, okay?
00:14:17See that?
00:14:18That's a straight fastball.
00:14:19The seams roll on top of each other, okay?
00:14:23Bottom dropped out of that hand.
00:14:25Right, that's the splitter.
00:14:26Yeah, but how do I know before I swing and hit, miss?
00:14:28Just read the seams, okay?
00:14:29Rotation isn't as tight and it's going to break right about here.
00:14:33All right?
00:14:34Take a live one.
00:14:42See, that's it.
00:14:45Not bad, farm boy.
00:14:48Not bad.
00:14:49Not bad.
00:14:57Is there something I can do to help you?
00:14:59Take some time to show you how to do things?
00:15:01Time I don't have right now.
00:15:05There's got to be something I can do for you.
00:15:08You know what this is?
00:15:10A chili pepper?
00:15:11Chile de arbol.
00:15:12Bold heat.
00:15:13Fifteen to thirty thousand on this gold biscuit.
00:15:15Has a subtle smoky flavor.
00:15:17How about this?
00:15:19Easy one.
00:15:21I have no idea.
00:15:22Chipotle.
00:15:23It's a jalapeno ripened and smoked dry.
00:15:25We have two varieties we use in this kitchen.
00:15:27Mako and morita.
00:15:28Mako has a more intense smoky flavor.
00:15:30Okay, um, let me guess.
00:15:32Those look like zucchinis.
00:15:34Those are calabacitas.
00:15:36Onions.
00:15:37Those are onions.
00:15:38For sure.
00:15:39Congratulations.
00:15:40You have now justified my father's hiring of someone
00:15:42who's never stepped foot inside a professional kitchen.
00:15:44Hey, I got one out of four.
00:15:46Okay, so I'm batting 250 out of the gate.
00:15:48Not bad for a start.
00:15:49Please, no baseball analogies.
00:15:51Oh, you're gathering on a fan?
00:15:53Just don't think it's the end-all be-all way of life
00:15:55like some people around here.
00:15:58Follow me.
00:16:07Got another long ball in you today, Nebraska.
00:16:10Iowa.
00:16:19That's right.
00:16:30Take him deep again, Lindstrom.
00:16:46You all right, bro?
00:16:47Get back in the box, kid.
00:16:49What was that?
00:16:50Come here and say that.
00:16:51Come here and say that.
00:16:52Let me go.
00:16:53All right.
00:16:54Calm down.
00:16:55Okay, fine.
00:16:56Relax.
00:17:02Ice.
00:17:0320 on, 20 off.
00:17:05What's this?
00:17:06Ibuprofen for inflammation.
00:17:07Take it.
00:17:13Actually, you know what?
00:17:14It's not that bad.
00:17:16That's good, Max.
00:17:21Early?
00:17:22There's a fine line between being hard-nosed and being a problem.
00:17:26I know.
00:17:27I'm sorry, Coach.
00:17:28He's been out to get me ever since I hit that fastball.
00:17:30I took a risk bringing you to this camp.
00:17:33Anybody who can work themselves back from an injury like yours
00:17:35doesn't lack character or determination.
00:17:38But what I need is for you to bring that character.
00:17:41Every day.
00:17:43Yes, sir.
00:17:46You won't see any more trouble out of me.
00:17:48Good.
00:18:03What can I do to get Beto to notice me?
00:18:06I don't understand why you're so hung up on my brother.
00:18:09You could do so much better than a baseball player.
00:18:11They're just overgrown children, I swear.
00:18:14Beto's nice.
00:18:15Not the first word I'd use to describe him.
00:18:17He's super funny.
00:18:19And he's so cute.
00:18:20Okay, I don't need to hear that.
00:18:23Look, why don't you just tell him how you feel?
00:18:27My brother really doesn't have the intellect for subtlety.
00:18:29Yeah, but what if he laughs in my face?
00:18:31Then I have to see him here all the time.
00:18:33And it's just gonna be uncomfortable.
00:18:35I honestly think he'd be lucky to have you.
00:18:42What about you?
00:18:43What about me?
00:18:45You haven't been on a date in like a year.
00:18:47In a year.
00:18:49I don't think.
00:18:50See, I'm right.
00:18:52I'm gonna go check on the food.
00:19:02Excellent camp today, gentlemen.
00:19:04We're almost at the midpoint.
00:19:05Cut day's next week.
00:19:07You're making my decisions real tough.
00:19:09Just the way I like it.
00:19:11All right, get on out of here.
00:19:12Get yourself some rest.
00:19:16Keep the night of cut day open, y'all.
00:19:18Yeah, my dad's annual soiree for the soon-to-be-signed is coming up.
00:19:21Soiree, huh?
00:19:22That's L.A. for fancy party.
00:19:23I know what it means.
00:19:25Beto, make sure farm boy takes a shower.
00:19:27I take no responsibility for his hygiene.
00:19:29If you don't get cut, you're invited.
00:19:31And it's not something you want to miss from a business standpoint or otherwise.
00:19:39Hey, you coming?
00:19:40Yeah, in a bit.
00:19:41Bro, don't you ever get tired?
00:19:42I bet my ride, he's a robot.
00:19:44I'll sleep when I get signed.
00:19:48Thought I said we were done for the day early.
00:19:50Um, actually, I don't have to be at work for another couple hours yet,
00:19:52so I was gonna see if Coach Tannum could hit me some grounders in a second.
00:20:11Hey.
00:20:27Hey, Mom.
00:20:28Hey, there you are.
00:20:29I haven't heard from you.
00:20:31Sorry, I've just been super busy.
00:20:33How's it going? How you feeling?
00:20:34I'm good. I'm hanging in there.
00:20:36How's your shoulder?
00:20:37Uh, it's fine. It's actually, it's good.
00:20:40Okay, so what's the scoop, honey?
00:20:42Uh, big cut day's coming up. They're cutting almost half the players at camp.
00:20:45Well, I think they're crazy if they cut you.
00:20:48Uh, well, Mom, I gotta, uh, start my shift, so...
00:20:51Okay, well, you just better make sure you call me back.
00:20:54I will. Good night. I love you, Mom.
00:20:56I love you more.
00:20:57Okay, bye.
00:20:59Bye.
00:21:00Bye.
00:21:12After you wash the produce, place them in these labeled bins.
00:21:14Always in the same place.
00:21:16It's all about the details. With the volume we do, we can't stand to fall behind.
00:21:19Ever.
00:21:22So, your dad. Seems like a pretty cool guy to work for, huh?
00:21:25Let's just say working with family has its challenges.
00:21:30Is that like a pizza?
00:21:31Ayuda? Yeah. Like a traditional Mexican pizza.
00:21:35Sort of.
00:21:36Oh, I need some tomatoes and onions diced, if you think you can manage.
00:21:45My dad thinks I'm cut out to take over the family farm.
00:21:47What? He doesn't want you to be some big baseball star?
00:21:50No, he didn't want me to come out to L.A.
00:21:53He doesn't care what I want.
00:21:55Sometimes it's like he doesn't even know who I am.
00:22:01Hold up. Diced. Like this.
00:22:06Speed is good, but precision is better.
00:22:13And try to keep all your fingers.
00:22:15I'll make sure to do that.
00:22:19That's chili de arbol, right?
00:22:21You're learning.
00:22:23I told you. I catch on quick.
00:22:31Cheers.
00:22:43Hey.
00:22:44Hey.
00:22:46You're gonna break that broom.
00:22:49Just want to make sure everything's completely spotless.
00:22:56Hey, come over here. I want you to try something.
00:23:01Okay.
00:23:10Let's see what you think.
00:23:12This is my Asian-inspired chicken and mole blanco.
00:23:22Wow. I could eat that all day.
00:23:28What? What's wrong?
00:23:29I thought mole was the black stuff.
00:23:30Traditionally, yes, but this is my own recipe.
00:23:33An Asian fusion mole made with lychee and rambutan.
00:23:37No idea what that is, but it tastes good, so.
00:23:41There's over 50 ingredients in that sauce.
00:23:43Each one in perfect balance.
00:23:45Nope. Sorry. This is mine.
00:23:47At Casa Vida, we share.
00:23:49No. This is too good to share. Okay?
00:23:53Look, I know you don't like baseball analogies, but it is a lot like this sauce.
00:23:59And the restaurant, too, in a way.
00:24:01What are you talking about?
00:24:02It's all about the details.
00:24:03And when every player on the field is dialed into their roles, it all comes together in a perfect balance.
00:24:12It's a thing of beauty.
00:24:16Anyways, you must sell a lot of this stuff, huh?
00:24:19My father would never let me put this on the menu.
00:24:22Why not?
00:24:23A dish like this doesn't fit his vision of what Casa Vida is all about.
00:24:29And because I created it.
00:24:34Does that sound weird?
00:24:35No, no, no.
00:24:38I mean, I love him, and we're really close, but—
00:24:41But sometimes he gets in the way of your dreams.
00:24:46Yeah.
00:24:53Ramirez, you're next in the cage!
00:24:58Get under it!
00:24:59Nice!
00:25:00Let's go, let's go!
00:25:01Let's sit up.
00:25:05Two more to go to the next station!
00:25:07Good bird, good bird!
00:25:10Go up!
00:25:11Bag him! Bag him!
00:25:15There you go! All the way around!
00:25:17That cutoff, man!
00:25:18Good job!
00:25:23Everything's a pair!
00:25:36I thought you were my father.
00:25:38He's not in yet.
00:25:40What is that?
00:25:42What do you think?
00:25:43This is fantastic!
00:25:44Yeah?
00:25:45Yeah, but I thought your dad shot down the idea of a fusion page on our menu.
00:25:49This is something I'm doing on my own.
00:25:51On your own?
00:25:54Your own restaurant!
00:25:56Okay, you have to promise me.
00:25:58Promise me you won't tell anyone.
00:26:00Especially my father.
00:26:01Okay.
00:26:02Okay.
00:26:03Okay.
00:26:04Okay.
00:26:05Okay.
00:26:06Okay.
00:26:07Okay.
00:26:08Okay.
00:26:09I won't tell anyone.
00:26:10Especially my father.
00:26:13This is so amazing!
00:26:24Hey, you done for the day?
00:26:26Taking a break.
00:26:31Here's Early's check.
00:26:37How's it working out with Jesse?
00:26:38He didn't have to work at Early's.
00:26:41Well, he's got his big cut day soon.
00:26:44He sounds really good on the phone.
00:26:51He asked about you again.
00:26:52He doesn't need any advice from me.
00:26:55Cliff, you're his father.
00:26:56Marlene, please don't expect me to cheer him on while he cripples himself over some pipe dream.
00:27:00I can't do it.
00:27:02You remember when he was born?
00:27:05When it was our dream to have a farm and something of our own?
00:27:15Early just wants something of his own, too.
00:27:25No, you're still over it.
00:27:26You're lunging.
00:27:27Head down, eyes down, through the ball.
00:27:34Dude, you tattooed that one.
00:27:36Helping better with his breaking ball?
00:27:38Yeah, he's coming along.
00:27:40How long are you guys staying?
00:27:41Well, not for very much longer.
00:27:43Unless you want to let me pull my truck out here and hit the headlights.
00:27:45Early, I've seen your truck.
00:27:48No way I'm going to let you park it on my field.
00:27:51Hey man, coach is bagged on you, bro.
00:27:55Alright, one more.
00:28:00Here you guys are.
00:28:02She will be over with your drinks.
00:28:03Thanks.
00:28:06Here you go.
00:28:07Are you guys ready to order?
00:28:08Alright people, keep it up.
00:28:09We got this.
00:28:10Ernie, where are my specials?
00:28:12Thank you very much.
00:28:14How we doing out there, Nikki?
00:28:15Happy people empty plates.
00:28:16That's what I like to hear.
00:28:30Early.
00:28:32Hey, did I forget something?
00:28:33No, just your hat.
00:28:35Oh, thank you.
00:28:36My brain must be fried.
00:28:42You've been doing a good job.
00:28:45I wasn't sure about you at first, but I really appreciate your hard work.
00:28:49I appreciate the opportunity.
00:28:51And the free food.
00:28:54Hey, uh...
00:28:56Would you maybe want to go out with me sometime?
00:29:00Excuse me?
00:29:03I just like the chance to get to know you, that's all.
00:29:11I make my run to the mercado in the morning.
00:29:14The mercado?
00:29:15Market.
00:29:16Okay, alright.
00:29:17To purchase some ingredients for the restaurant.
00:29:19Okay.
00:29:20Great, yeah.
00:29:21Tomorrow's perfect.
00:29:22No practice tomorrow.
00:29:23But it's not a date.
00:29:25Technically, you're working, assisting me.
00:29:28Got it.
00:29:29Tomorrow.
00:29:30Tomorrow.
00:29:32Good night.
00:29:43You want to let me in on the joke?
00:29:46When we were kids, we used to tell Beto that monsters lived down the alley.
00:29:50And that somebody would always hide in the dumpster.
00:29:52And then when he'd go by, they'd jump out and scream.
00:29:56Beto would run home crying to papa every single time until he was about 14.
00:30:01You're his older sister.
00:30:02Aren't you supposed to be protecting him from monsters?
00:30:04You don't have any siblings?
00:30:05Only child.
00:30:06I can tell.
00:30:09Beto's a total daddy's boy.
00:30:11My mother passed away when I was eight.
00:30:13Beto was only four.
00:30:14I don't know what I'd do without my mom.
00:30:16What?
00:30:17Nothing, it's...
00:30:19It's sweet.
00:30:20That's all.
00:30:25They have the best fresh produce in town.
00:30:27Here, buy these for me.
00:30:36Thanks.
00:30:37I'll keep them.
00:30:40Nervous about gut day?
00:30:42No.
00:30:44Nervous about gut day?
00:30:46Oh, so now you want to talk about baseball.
00:30:48Not at all.
00:30:50What do you have against the game?
00:30:51It's just always been shoved down my throat, you know?
00:30:53It's all papa and Beto ever talk about.
00:30:56Now my brother's about to pass up a serious scholarship to a good college because he'd rather play ball.
00:31:01Like he's gonna be some big star.
00:31:03Pride and joy.
00:31:05And I'm just... there.
00:31:10I honestly don't see why you all like it so much.
00:31:13For me, being on that field, it's like having your heart thumping so fast, it's about to burst out of your chest, but being completely at peace at the same time.
00:31:22So why doesn't your father want it for you?
00:31:24He's just scared.
00:31:25Scared?
00:31:26That I'll get hurt.
00:31:27What, like hit by a pitch?
00:31:28No, um...
00:31:30I had a pretty bad shoulder injury a few years back.
00:31:33He thinks if I get hurt, I won't be able to play baseball, and then I won't be able to help him on the farm either.
00:31:39But what he doesn't understand is that this is my life.
00:31:44I want to show you something on the way back.
00:31:58What is this place?
00:32:07Ariana's Mexican Fusion.
00:32:10Wow.
00:32:11My restaurant.
00:32:13My father made it pretty clear he wouldn't support me, so...
00:32:16I'm doing it on my own.
00:32:18Fusions, that's like the Asian mole stuff, right?
00:32:20Fusion cuisine is a blending of culinary traditions, different styles and cultures.
00:32:26Here's...
00:32:28the menu.
00:32:30To me, it's part of the evolution of the culinary arts.
00:32:32How traditions continue to grow by influencing each other.
00:32:35This would allow me to be creative in my kitchen every day.
00:32:38This would allow me to be creative in my kitchen every day.
00:32:41And to establish my own voice as a chef.
00:32:44I'm impressed.
00:32:46But won't you have to tell your dad eventually?
00:32:48I'm waiting until I close with my investors, but it's basically a done deal.
00:32:52And I put all my savings into it, so...
00:32:56I'm all in.
00:32:58Thank you for showing me.
00:33:01And trusting me.
00:33:06We should get back.
00:33:08Yeah.
00:33:44Gentlemen.
00:33:51Congratulations.
00:33:52Y'all worked very hard.
00:33:54You played the right way.
00:33:56Now whether or not you made the cut,
00:33:57whether or not you're going to continue with us on here at camp,
00:34:00I want you to know that I am proud of each and every one of you.
00:34:04I wish you the very best.
00:34:16That's me, baby.
00:34:17I'm in. Damon, where you at?
00:34:18Right there.
00:34:19Awesome. I got in.
00:34:20Early.
00:34:30Give me a second.
00:34:34Early.
00:34:39Let's do it.
00:34:41I want you to know, if I could keep one more player, it'd be you.
00:34:44You don't have to say anything, coach.
00:34:45Nah, nah. I mean it.
00:34:47You were my toughest cut.
00:34:48Heart and leadership, you're top of the list.
00:34:51It's just after talking with the medical staff.
00:34:54I just really wonder if your shoulder could hold up to a pro baseball grind.
00:35:00Thanks for the opportunity, coach.
00:35:09Let's get out of here.
00:35:12It's true.
00:35:13Let's go.
00:35:14Here I am.
00:35:38Hey, farm boy.
00:35:39Think fast.
00:35:43Congratulations, man.
00:35:44Nah.
00:35:45Congratulations to you.
00:35:47What are you talking about?
00:35:48I just talked to coach.
00:35:50Looks like you're back in.
00:35:51Yo, don't mess with me, man. Not today.
00:35:53Come on.
00:35:54I'm not messing.
00:35:55You're back in.
00:35:57I gave up my spot.
00:35:59What? Why?
00:36:03You okay with riding around in broken down buses?
00:36:05Sleeping in roadside motels between minor league ballparks for four, five years before getting to the bigs?
00:36:12Sounds like heaven in a jar, yeah.
00:36:14Maybe to you.
00:36:16Me?
00:36:17I'll take the hotel suite and the private jet.
00:36:21The agent life.
00:36:23I've decided to go work with my dad.
00:36:25Yeah.
00:36:28Easy, easy, easy.
00:36:30You act like I'm doing you a favor.
00:36:31I'm still going to be making seven figures while you're floating around, playing for crowds of hundreds in places like Portland or Des Moines.
00:36:39Hey, Des Moines is a top notch city.
00:36:41Yeah, I'll take your word for it.
00:36:43I'm glad you're not leaving Nebraska.
00:36:45Still got to show me how to hit that breaking ball.
00:36:48For real, man.
00:36:50You're made for this.
00:36:52I can't thank you enough, man.
00:36:54Just play your heart out.
00:36:55That's all the thanks I need.
00:36:59Yeah, man.
00:37:02I won't let you down.
00:37:06If I can have your attention, a toast to my baby boy taking this next step on the way to the big leagues.
00:37:15And to Early, a great new addition to our familia, who made the team as well.
00:37:21Made it by the skin of my teeth.
00:37:23Hey, say hi to Alice.
00:37:25Yep.
00:37:26Congratulations.
00:37:31Hey, bro.
00:37:33We better get to the party.
00:37:35I got a tie for you.
00:37:36I'm actually scheduled to work tonight.
00:37:38You're kidding me, right?
00:37:39Well, I could check with my supervisor.
00:37:43Just this once, I suppose.
00:37:49Well, now I'll really never have a chance with Beto.
00:37:52Baseball stars only want to date supermodels.
00:37:55Thanks, boss.
00:37:56Alright.
00:38:00Alright.
00:38:26Hey, what's up, man?
00:38:27Can you keep the clutch down all the way?
00:38:28Because it might get stuck.
00:38:29Dude.
00:38:30They're professionals.
00:38:32Right.
00:38:33Okay.
00:38:34There you go.
00:38:39And please, just try to be smooth for my sake, okay?
00:38:46You coming or what?
00:38:47Uh, yeah.
00:38:48I'll meet you in there.
00:38:49Just give me a minute.
00:38:58Wow.
00:38:59Gentlemen, can I offer you something to drink?
00:39:01Oh, thank you.
00:39:02You're welcome, sir.
00:39:06We're at the party.
00:39:13Gentlemen, glad you could make it.
00:39:16This is my dad, Dante Thompson.
00:39:18Mr. Thompson.
00:39:20Thank you for having us, sir.
00:39:21I don't see anybody you recognize.
00:39:23Looks like half the all-star team is here.
00:39:25That's because half the all-star team are my dad's clients.
00:39:28That may be, but tonight this party is all about you guys.
00:39:32Here's to your continued success and prosperity.
00:39:35I just want to say, sir, what Damon did for me today is...
00:39:38Aw, his heart hasn't been in it since high school.
00:39:40Dad.
00:39:41You just need to get a taste of what it's really like.
00:39:43The level of commitment it takes to be a pro ball player.
00:39:45You'll make him a better agent someday.
00:39:47All I know is I got to go.
00:39:48Bye.
00:39:49Bye.
00:39:50You'll make him a better agent someday.
00:39:52All I know is I got to be on that field as much as I can.
00:39:54See? That's it.
00:39:56All you have to want to do is eat, drink, and sleep baseball.
00:39:59I prefer to eat sushi and drink champagne.
00:40:02I've always had more of a proclivity for the business side myself,
00:40:05but I do look forward to working closely with my number one son.
00:40:09As for you, Early, from what Damon and Taylor have been telling me...
00:40:12The ears are ringing.
00:40:13Why don't you let Taylor show you around?
00:40:15Get yourself something to eat.
00:40:16Yes, sir.
00:40:20Just got an interesting voicemail.
00:40:24That was Early.
00:40:27Did he get cut?
00:40:30No, he didn't.
00:40:32Really?
00:40:33Yeah, he's celebrating at some big ritzy mansion right now,
00:40:38and he's going to be playing for the big league scouts at the end of the month.
00:40:42Good.
00:40:43So impressive.
00:40:44I'm happy for him.
00:40:48Really, I am.
00:40:49I know it's a long way to go before he signs any pro ball contracts, that's all.
00:40:53All the other wants is for you to be behind him.
00:40:55Don't you think I want to?
00:40:57I think if you did, you would.
00:40:59Marlene, you just don't get it.
00:41:01With his hopes up high like this...
00:41:08He is stepping into a world where they chew you up and spit you out like you're nothing.
00:41:12And this is how I think he's really going to get hurt.
00:41:16I'm not talking about his shoulder anymore.
00:41:19I'm talking about his heart.
00:41:25I don't know.
00:41:27Ooh, rabbit food.
00:41:29I was thinking the same thing.
00:41:31Here, try this little protein blast. Open up.
00:41:38Can I tell you something?
00:41:41I have big plans for you.
00:41:45I don't know the first thing about any of this stuff.
00:41:47What stuff?
00:41:48Just all the business, the money, the deals. Anything that happens off the field.
00:41:51That's why I'm here.
00:41:57You better not let Blake Barlow get to you.
00:42:01When you get to the bigs, he's going to be there waiting for you.
00:42:05You do realize I just almost got cut, right?
00:42:08The coach was just spooked by your injury.
00:42:10But you're young. I've seen players come back from way worse and go on to have lucrative careers.
00:42:14The sky's the limit for what we could do together early, Lindstrom.
00:42:44Hey.
00:42:45Hey.
00:42:46Hey.
00:43:12Guys, can you give us a minute? Take a break.
00:43:17Okay.
00:43:26What's this?
00:43:28I was going to tell you.
00:43:29Tell me what?
00:43:32It's my menu.
00:43:34For my restaurant.
00:43:36What? Restaurant?
00:43:39What are you talking about?
00:43:41I rented some space and I purchased some equipment.
00:43:46And I got some investors on board and I plan to open sometime next month.
00:43:50How could you just go out and do something like this without a word?
00:43:54I tried.
00:43:58I tried so many times, Pop.
00:44:01And all I ever got from you was, you're not ready.
00:44:03Because I'm right, you're not.
00:44:05Who are these investors?
00:44:07Do you have a lawyer?
00:44:09What have you signed?
00:44:10I know what I'm doing.
00:44:11Believe it or not, I can actually do something on my own without you hovering over my shoulder.
00:44:18You betrayed me.
00:44:37Yes! Way to go, farm boy.
00:44:56Oh, I got it here.
00:45:04Okay, I'll go get the rest.
00:45:11Okay.
00:45:12Okay.
00:45:40Thanks for all your hard work, Hurley.
00:45:41It's been a real pleasure having you here.
00:45:43Thanks, Chef Arrigo.
00:45:45Have a good night.
00:45:57Everything okay?
00:46:06My father...
00:46:08He...
00:46:09Hey.
00:46:11Hey, it's okay.
00:46:13It's not.
00:46:17It's okay.
00:46:20He hates me.
00:46:29I've never seen him upset like that before.
00:46:31Hey, have some faith, okay?
00:46:34He'll come around.
00:46:35It's just gonna take him some time, that's all.
00:46:38Yeah.
00:46:40Okay.
00:46:42I'm gonna finish up, alright?
00:46:48I don't know where you get all this energy from.
00:46:50I didn't have much left in the tank when camp got out today, but I found some more energy when I thought about coming here and seeing you.
00:47:02Forget the room.
00:47:04If you have some more energy, let's put it to better use.
00:47:09Come on.
00:47:23Um...
00:47:25I am not a dancer.
00:47:27Everyone can be.
00:47:28No, no, no, not this guy.
00:47:33You're athletic, you can do it.
00:47:35Just relax.
00:47:40See?
00:47:42Okay.
00:47:44Alright.
00:47:46Okay.
00:47:48I'm sorry, I am awful at this.
00:47:53It's a normal slow dance that I can do.
00:47:56Wow.
00:47:57Can you show me some moves?
00:47:58I wouldn't go that far.
00:48:03Okay.
00:48:33Okay.
00:48:54Two bags, chile de arbol.
00:48:58And one bag each, chile guayo, ancho, and busilla.
00:49:03Boss.
00:49:09You're an expert now.
00:49:11I had the best teacher.
00:49:12Kind of cute, too.
00:49:16Maybe one day I can show you how to rope a steer at a curveball.
00:49:20Maybe the steer, but no baseball.
00:49:23Gotta keep an open mind.
00:49:25You ever go see your brother play?
00:49:26Are you kidding me?
00:49:28My dad used to make me go to every single one of his games growing up.
00:49:31I got so burnt out.
00:49:32Well, maybe one day you can come see me play.
00:49:35If you're lucky.
00:49:46Postcard for your parents?
00:49:49Yeah, I'd like to ask them one more time if we might come out for the big game.
00:49:52Then why don't you?
00:49:53Doesn't look to happen.
00:49:55My daddy's just...
00:49:59This one.
00:50:00Right here.
00:50:03That's my city.
00:50:14Thanks.
00:50:16De nada.
00:50:30You alright?
00:50:32Yeah, I just...
00:50:35What?
00:50:37I just feel lucky, that's all.
00:50:51No, no, no, no, no. You're still whipping it like you're throwing from the hole and short.
00:50:56I mean, there's a reason I moved you to second.
00:50:57I thought it was just because camp was loaded with shortstops.
00:50:59You got a better chance of making it at second.
00:51:02That's where you can maximize your potential.
00:51:04So you think I have potential?
00:51:05Not really.
00:51:10Coach, I, uh...
00:51:12I really appreciate you doing this for me.
00:51:15All I'm doing is talking.
00:51:25So?
00:51:26What do you think?
00:51:28It's gorgeous.
00:51:30Totally.
00:51:31Oh, this is so exciting!
00:51:34I'm thinking about putting like five tables along this wall here.
00:51:37It's gonna be so great, Ari.
00:51:40It really is, but...
00:51:41What?
00:51:42How's it going with your dad?
00:51:45He won't even look at me.
00:51:49It's getting late.
00:51:50Investors should be here by now.
00:51:52Maybe you should give him a call.
00:51:53Yeah, I'll try again.
00:52:02Hey, it's Arianna.
00:52:04Hey, Arianna.
00:52:05I'm here. Are you guys still coming down today?
00:52:07No, I'm sorry, we can't make it.
00:52:09We checked the quarter lease and it's too risky.
00:52:11What?
00:52:12Yeah, I hope you understand.
00:52:14We really wish you the best.
00:52:16Good luck, okay?
00:52:18Okay, yeah, yeah.
00:52:19No, it's fine.
00:52:20Okay, bye.
00:52:27Hey, what's up?
00:52:29Hey, what's up?
00:52:33They're out.
00:52:37They're backing out of the deal.
00:52:41They said I was too much of a risk.
00:52:59Ari?
00:53:00Hey.
00:53:02What are you doing here?
00:53:03Can't we see your little brother play like the old times?
00:53:06I just stopped by to see you.
00:53:09Where's Early?
00:53:12You and Mr. Nebraska got a little something-something going on?
00:53:17It's alright, you can tell me.
00:53:19I promise I won't beat him up.
00:53:22Ari.
00:53:24Hey, you okay?
00:53:25I'm fine.
00:53:30Hey, Lindstrom.
00:53:31I've been looking for you.
00:53:33Taylor, hey.
00:53:34We were just doing some extra work in the cages.
00:53:36That's my number one hard-working prospect.
00:53:38Do you work up an appetite?
00:53:39Oh, I'm always hungry.
00:53:41Oh, well how about I give you a break from the dorm food?
00:53:42Chicken and waffles on me?
00:53:44I'm actually working tonight, so.
00:53:45Working?
00:53:46At Casa Vida, Beto's family's restaurant.
00:53:48Yeah, I'm helping out in the kitchen.
00:53:50That is so awesome.
00:53:52Helping out in the kitchen.
00:53:53That is so adorable.
00:53:56Well, I think I'm worth more than minimum wage.
00:54:00But I'll take a rain check, just this once.
00:54:06Don't disappoint me again.
00:54:19Hey, wait!
00:54:23Wait, Ariana, it's not what you...
00:54:48Ariana.
00:54:53Can I talk to you, please?
00:54:54I'm busy.
00:54:55Just give me a chance.
00:54:56I said I'm busy.
00:54:57It's not what it looked like.
00:54:58I really don't...
00:55:00I really don't want to talk to you right now.
00:55:08Okay.
00:55:14What are you doing here?
00:55:15I was just trying to talk to Ariana.
00:55:16Pretty sure she doesn't want to talk to you.
00:55:18Come on, man.
00:55:19Maybe you better go.
00:55:20Yo, I didn't even know what was happening.
00:55:22Seriously, don't mess with my sister.
00:55:26What's going on, guys?
00:55:27I was just trying to talk to Ariana for a minute.
00:55:29Yeah, early maybe?
00:55:31Now's not a great time.
00:55:34All right, well, then I'll...
00:55:36I'll go start my shift.
00:55:37Better yet, why don't you just take the night off?
00:55:51Okay.
00:55:56I don't know what's happening between the two of you, but I...
00:56:00I just...
00:56:01I really...
00:56:04I really don't want to talk about it, Papa.
00:56:06But I know that...
00:56:09I don't like to see you sad.
00:56:17It's not just early.
00:56:20Talk to me.
00:56:25Give that song again.
00:56:30My investor's pulled out.
00:56:34Everything is ruined.
00:56:51Hey, Mom.
00:56:52Hey.
00:56:53I just wanted you to know we got the pretty postcard.
00:56:56Los Angeles is beautiful.
00:56:59Yeah.
00:57:01Everything all right?
00:57:04I messed up, Mom.
00:57:07With someone I care about.
00:57:09I'm sorry.
00:57:11I'm sorry.
00:57:13I'm sorry.
00:57:15I'm sorry.
00:57:17I'm sorry.
00:57:18With someone I care about.
00:57:23I didn't mean to, but I hurt her.
00:57:26So what are you gonna do?
00:57:28I don't know what I can do.
00:57:29Wow, I've never known you to give up on something before.
00:57:33Especially not something you care about.
00:57:37So, any more thoughts about you and Dad coming out here?
00:57:40I could really use you at the game.
00:57:41I know.
00:57:42It's just your father, he's...
00:57:45It's okay.
00:57:46No, you know what?
00:57:47It's not okay because we really want to come.
00:57:50But, you know, it's hard for him to just up and leave somehow.
00:57:53Yeah, I know, I know, I get it.
00:57:55It's fine, Mom.
00:57:56I love you, Mom.
00:57:58Bye.
00:58:17Nice cut, lover boy.
00:58:18Making this too easy today, redneck.
00:58:47Yeah.
00:58:52Come back anytime, sweetheart.
00:58:59Beto, come on, man.
00:59:00I don't need a ride from you.
00:59:01Will you knock it off and just talk to me?
00:59:05What?
00:59:06There is nothing going on with Taylor and I.
00:59:08Nothing, all right?
00:59:10Whatever, man.
00:59:11You hurt my sister, bro.
00:59:13That can't happen.
00:59:14Brianna is one of the smartest, most amazing people I have ever met.
00:59:18I'd never do anything on purpose to hurt her.
00:59:21You know me better than that.
00:59:22Do I?
00:59:23I hope so.
00:59:25And I hope you believe me when I say I truly care about her.
00:59:29All right, all right.
00:59:30I don't need all gooey details.
00:59:31Seriously, man, I gotta find a way to make it up to her.
00:59:37I know my sister.
00:59:39Gotta give her some time.
00:59:45Come on.
00:59:55Well?
00:59:57Well, what?
01:00:00You've been promising me a trip for nine, ten years now.
01:00:05We'll get around to it.
01:00:07And when we do, we won't be going to Los Angeles.
01:00:10He said he needs us.
01:00:11He made it pretty clear when he left here, Marlene.
01:00:13He didn't want or need anything from me.
01:00:15Oh, my.
01:00:16You are two of the most stubborn men I've ever known in my life.
01:00:23Listen, honey.
01:00:24It really, it breaks my heart.
01:00:26It breaks my heart to see you two at odds like this.
01:00:29Marlene!
01:00:41Marlene.
01:01:02Hey, can you please hear me out?
01:01:05It's my own fault. I should have expected as much.
01:01:07No, Ariana.
01:01:08There's a reason I don't date baseball players.
01:01:10Ariana, it wasn't like that.
01:01:13So who was that woman?
01:01:15Just some junior agent.
01:01:16She's been talking about taking me on as her first client.
01:01:18And apparently she wants something from you in return.
01:01:20Yeah, I guess.
01:01:22Hey, maybe she does, but I don't.
01:01:26I can't do this early.
01:01:29Not now.
01:01:30This isn't the only thing I have on my plate.
01:01:32What's going on?
01:01:33My investor's backed out.
01:01:34My investor's backed out.
01:01:38I spent all my savings. I maxed out a credit card.
01:01:40You just signed a year's lease to that space.
01:01:45My father was right, and now...
01:01:47He knows?
01:01:50Hey.
01:01:52There's always a way.
01:01:54No, Harvey.
01:01:56Not always.
01:02:04Alright.
01:02:35Jeff.
01:02:36Curley.
01:02:37Glad you're back.
01:02:38Do you have a minute?
01:02:39Sure.
01:02:40Come on in.
01:02:47I know it's probably no secret, at this point, how I feel about Ariana.
01:02:51I just want to apologize for any part I had in upsetting your daughter.
01:02:54I had no intention of doing so.
01:02:57You and your family have been so good to me, and...
01:02:59I respect that.
01:03:01But I think I'm just as much to blame as anyone else is.
01:03:06She's so much like her mother was.
01:03:11Beto's been easy for me.
01:03:15What you see is pretty much what you get, but with Addie...
01:03:20It's like she's always a step ahead of me, except I don't realize it until it's too late.
01:03:26It's always a step ahead of me, except I don't realize it until it's too late.
01:03:32I know it's none of my business, but...
01:03:34I think deep down, she just wants to...
01:03:38Earn your respect.
01:03:39She has my respect.
01:03:41And I'm sure that's true, but I don't think she'll ever truly know that...
01:03:45Until she achieves something on her own.
01:03:50Thanks, Jeff.
01:03:56I love you.
01:04:26I love you, too.
01:04:56Hey.
01:05:01Hey.
01:05:03Hey.
01:05:05How you doing?
01:05:12What's that?
01:05:13It's paella.
01:05:16Mexican paella.
01:05:19I made it using your recipe.
01:05:23And it's delicious.
01:05:26Why? Why would you do that?
01:05:30Because I'm a stubborn man.
01:05:41Yeah.
01:05:47Well, based on my over 30 years of professional experience in this...
01:05:52I've come to the conclusion that...
01:05:54Ariana's Mexican fusion...
01:05:57Is gonna be a huge success.
01:06:00What are you talking about?
01:06:02You're back in business.
01:06:22I don't know what to say.
01:06:24You deserve this.
01:06:29Come here.
01:06:35I believe in you.
01:06:51I love you.
01:07:12Game day, Nebraska.
01:07:13In case you haven't heard, you coming or what?
01:07:16Yeah, one second.
01:07:22Hey.
01:07:29Hey. Aren't you coming?
01:07:30Oh, I don't think so. I got lots to do.
01:07:33You go. Get back to my best.
01:07:35It's his big day.
01:07:37Bets I'll be fine.
01:07:42I'm not talking about Beto.
01:07:52Oh, yeah.
01:07:56Let's get out there and do it today.
01:07:57Yeah, no, just keep your eyes down.
01:07:58Just gotta stay focused. We stay focused, we'll be alright.
01:08:00Go get him, Beto.
01:08:02Hey.
01:08:03There he is.
01:08:04Showed up.
01:08:12Thanks, Papa.
01:08:14Good luck.
01:08:16I'll be cheering for you.
01:08:18Thanks.
01:08:20Early?
01:08:21I'm wishing nothing but the best for you out there today.
01:08:23Thanks, Jeff.
01:08:25Alright, guys.
01:08:28Hi.
01:08:29Hey, you coming?
01:08:30Warm-ups in five.
01:08:31Yeah, just a minute, man. I'll be there.
01:08:36So, finally came to a baseball game.
01:08:39You could say I was persuaded.
01:08:44Is that...?
01:08:45Yeah, yeah, yeah. Come on in.
01:08:46Hi.
01:08:47Hi, baby.
01:08:51Pop.
01:08:52Quite a crowd here, huh?
01:08:53Yeah, it sure is.
01:08:58You go out there today, son.
01:09:00I'm gonna show them what you're made of.
01:09:01Okay?
01:09:04Thanks, Dad.
01:09:06Guys, this is Ariana.
01:09:07Ariana, this is Cliff from Marlene and Stryker.
01:09:09Hi. Early's told me so much about you.
01:09:11Yes, I've heard a thing or two about you as well.
01:09:13Now I see why.
01:09:14Mom, come on.
01:09:15I love you.
01:09:16Would you two like to come sit with me and my father?
01:09:18Yeah, definitely.
01:09:19Yeah, great. Okay, I'll see you guys after the game, alright?
01:09:21Okay, good luck, honey. Good luck.
01:09:23Go ahead, honey.
01:09:24Good luck, Early.
01:09:25Good afternoon, everyone.
01:09:26And welcome to the Pacific Baseball Camp East-West Challenge game.
01:09:30Your home team for this year's game, the Westin Arms.
01:09:34You're in for an exciting afternoon of baseball today
01:09:36because the very best young players from around the country
01:09:39are gathered here in the California sun to show the world
01:09:42and the Pro Scouts how six weeks of intense workouts
01:09:45have sharpened their game.
01:09:47Each player has received coaching specifically tailored
01:09:49to accentuate their strength,
01:09:51and you'll see the payoff here today in competition
01:09:53that is as close to the professional level
01:09:55as can be found outside the big league parks around the U.S.
01:09:59So sit back and enjoy the game.
01:10:01This may be your last chance to see these players
01:10:03without paying for a ticket.
01:10:13Got it. Got it.
01:10:15Come on. Come on.
01:10:18There you go. That's it. Come on.
01:10:24Play ball.
01:10:30And we're underway.
01:10:32Here's Mark Kocher on the mound for the West.
01:10:34He's a 19-year-old out of Haddon Heights
01:10:36and the rarest of pitchers, a true knuckleballer.
01:10:42Come on!
01:10:44Atta boy. Nice pitch, kid.
01:10:56And at the 1-hopper at second base,
01:10:58Early Lindstrom makes the catch
01:11:00and throws out the runner at first.
01:11:02One away.
01:11:05That's it.
01:11:08Bottom of the second.
01:11:10Early scoreless with two men on for the West.
01:11:12Let's go.
01:11:14Come on, Early. Come on, Early.
01:11:16That's Early Lindstrom.
01:11:18Come on, Early. You got this. You can do it.
01:11:33Here's the windup.
01:11:36Early swings behind the fastball.
01:11:38Come on, Early.
01:11:42Come on, Early.
01:11:44I know you can hit this guy.
01:11:46All right. Find a way.
01:11:50Carlo shakes off the first signal.
01:11:53Takes the second.
01:11:56And here's the pitch.
01:11:58A shot based in front of the band.
01:12:00The center fielder has the ball,
01:12:02but runs well forward.
01:12:05And Lindstrom has a stand-up double.
01:12:11Yeah! It's two rebbies, baby!
01:12:13Atta boy. Atta boy.
01:12:17Top of the third, and the West is up 2-0.
01:12:25Ready to go.
01:12:29Runner's going.
01:12:31Here's Vita with the throw to second.
01:12:34And Lindstrom tacked it from the outside.
01:12:36What a throw.
01:12:42Two away in the top of the fifth,
01:12:44and Cochert really let the inning get away from him
01:12:46as Blake Barlow steps up to the plate
01:12:48with the bases loaded.
01:12:54Strike him out.
01:12:59And Barlow really got a hold of that one
01:13:01and it's out of here.
01:13:03Blake Barlow has ripped a grand slam
01:13:05to put the East on top 4-3.
01:13:09You just don't see pitchers do that every day.
01:13:14Yes, sir, Blake.
01:13:16Yes, sir.
01:13:19Here we are in the bottom of the seventh
01:13:21with the East holding on to a 4-3 lead.
01:13:23Let's go.
01:13:25Come on, Hurley!
01:13:27Next up, Hurley Lindstrom
01:13:29with two outs and one man on.
01:13:31This is the kind of pressure cooker
01:13:33that tests a young player's mettle.
01:13:35It's late in the game, and Barlow still looks fresh.
01:13:44Wind up.
01:13:47And Lindstrom really pushed that fastball
01:13:49and it's gone.
01:13:52We're talking about...
01:14:00Way to go.
01:14:14All right, two more outs.
01:14:16Let's do this, kid. Let's wrap this up.
01:14:18The East is battling to tie this game up
01:14:20with a man at first
01:14:22and to full count for the batter.
01:14:26Lindstrom fielded.
01:14:29And the game is over!
01:14:43Thank you, everyone, for coming out today.
01:14:45And we'll see you next year.
01:14:59Mrs. Lindstrom?
01:15:01Mr. Lindstrom?
01:15:03Hi, Coach Willis.
01:15:05Arianna.
01:15:07Well, folks, you got yourself a first-rate young man in there.
01:15:09First-rate ballplayer, first-rate person.
01:15:11It's been a real pleasure coaching him
01:15:13these past six weeks.
01:15:17Um, how is he?
01:15:19Why don't you go on and see him?
01:15:22Honey, what did they say?
01:15:24Um...
01:15:26They got to get an MRI
01:15:28when the swelling goes down,
01:15:30but the trainer said it was pretty clear.
01:15:32The rotator cuff popped again
01:15:34and, uh, he said the end of the bone
01:15:36tore up the labrum
01:15:38and, uh...
01:15:40I don't know.
01:15:42I don't know.
01:15:44I don't know.
01:15:46I don't know.
01:15:48I don't know.
01:15:50Um...
01:15:52There's likely cartilage damage, too.
01:15:54What does that mean?
01:15:56He said with surgery and hard work,
01:15:58I'll get use of my arm back.
01:16:03But...
01:16:05I'm never playing pro ball, so...
01:16:11I should have listened to you, Dad.
01:16:13You were right.
01:16:15I wasn't right about anything, Hurley.
01:16:17You followed your dream.
01:16:19You're a good shot, boy.
01:16:21You never have to live with any regrets.
01:16:25And I'm very proud of you, son.
01:16:28Mom and I are going to wait outside,
01:16:30aren't we?
01:16:32Okay.
01:16:40Well, at least you got to see me play once.
01:16:44You were unbelievable.
01:16:47It's too bad I'll never get on the field again when it counts.
01:17:09Sorry, man. Tough luck, bro.
01:17:11That's okay. That's what you have to do to learn, to get better.
01:17:13This is the time
01:17:15when you're in the bigs.
01:17:17That is not the time to do that.
01:17:30Thanks, guys. I'm gonna miss you.
01:17:38Looks like I'm gonna be signing with the Iowa Farmers Association.
01:17:42I'm heading home tonight.
01:17:46Hey, Hurley.
01:17:48It's a tough break, man.
01:17:50It's all right, man. You belong on the baseball field.
01:17:52Yeah. Not on the cards.
01:17:56I'll grab him.
01:17:57Yeah, thank you.
01:18:13Lindstrom.
01:18:14Coach, I just wanted to thank you again for everything you've done for me.
01:18:17Well, you can thank me by sticking around, sir.
01:18:19I've been sitting on a job offer,
01:18:21head coaching position at the university,
01:18:23right here in Los Angeles.
01:18:25I just now accepted it.
01:18:26Wow.
01:18:27It's a big camp. Congrats.
01:18:28I could use a hitting coach.
01:18:30Pardon?
01:18:31I'd like to join my staff, Hurley.
01:18:38You can sleep on it.
01:18:39No reason to rush your decision.
01:18:42I'm sorry, Coach.
01:18:43I appreciate the offer and I'm flattered,
01:18:45but I'm needed back home.
01:18:49Fair enough.
01:18:51Hurley.
01:18:54You've made quite an opportunity here for yourself, son.
01:18:56You need me on the farm.
01:18:57It's okay. I'm okay with it.
01:18:59No.
01:19:00No, you need to do this.
01:19:07We'll be fine.
01:19:27Deal.
01:19:46Hey, Beto.
01:19:47I'm throwing this big party for you.
01:19:48The least you could do is help.
01:19:50I'm busy.
01:19:51It looks like you're texting.
01:19:52I'm busy texting.
01:19:54Enough, you two.
01:19:56Beto, she's right.
01:19:57Why don't you help Nikki set up the solo records?
01:20:03You guys are no more than married.
01:20:04We're celebrating you.
01:20:05Professional baseball player.
01:20:13Have you heard from Hurley?
01:20:14No.
01:20:15Last I knew, he was with his parents.
01:20:17I think he's planning to drive them back to Nebraska.
01:20:19Iowa.
01:20:20That's what I meant.
01:20:21When?
01:20:22Not tonight.
01:20:24When?
01:20:25Tonight.
01:20:26When?
01:20:27Tonight.
01:20:28When?
01:20:29Tonight.