A League of Their Own
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I want to say losing Dove was a blow to the team, but … was it?
In the long run, they are better off without someone who doesnt believe in their talent.
In the short run, however, there are obvious leadership issues.
The on-field brawl from the previous episode only makes the Peaches problems worse.
And by things I mean the amount of money the league is making.
First step: Carson and Lupe have to at least look as if theyre on good terms out there.
Its infuriating and adds to the pressure Lupe already feels to excel at pitching.
So at first she doesnt take Carson seriously.
When Carson finally calls her up to pitch, she refuses.
But Lu isnt the only one.
No one takes Carson seriously.
Her realization comes on the heels of two moments when Carson finally sees how lacking in self-awareness she is.
Lus reluctance to step back on the mound isnt all about spite.
Both moments give Carson some much-needed perspective.
At the next game, she makes a big apology and makes sure they know she trusts them.
She pulls Lupe aside: Youre my pitcher.
When you tell me youre ready, youre ready.
Sorry, Terri, or whatever your name is!
Lupe is back, baby and so are the Peaches.
Shirleys spin up the numbers more than 20 times, in case you were wondering.
I need like 35 percent more baseball-related montages on this show, and I need them now.
While the Peaches seem to be refocusing on the game, Max Chapman is attempting to do the opposite.
After so much disappointment, Max is trying to imagine a life without baseball.
She has it out with her mom, who she thinks must be so happy to see her fail.
Max decides shes moving out before her mom can throw her out.
Scared and confused, Max wants to prove to herself she is nothing like Bertie.
The hair doesnt last long, and the sex is as unsatisfying as it gets.
(She really is playing Gary for a fool this man needs to move on!)
Shirley buys it because of course she does.
I dont know where this story line is going, but I am concerned.
So, like, are we ever getting anything more about Dove?
Did he steal Carsons game cards to get the MLB gig?
Will he ever be back, or … was that it?
Feels like a waste of Nick Offerman.
Maybe they dont have to worry about the rules theyve made to protect themselves so much.
Maybe they can be happy and have a chance at a real, fulfilling life.
Greta, too, knows this is much more serious than the fling she assured Carson it would be.
She tells Carson about her first love, Dana, who was sent away when her parents discovered them.
Its why Greta made those rules in the first place.
The highlight of this series for me remains Max and Clances friendship.
Thats some top-notch friendship shit right there.
