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EXT. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL GAME - DAY (2016) Sounds of a baseball field echo in the background as a bright light fills the screen, pulling back to reveal NOAH ROCKFORD, twelve years old. He looks away from the glare of the sun and stares down at the baseball resting in the palm of his small
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EXT. BASEBALL FIELD - CONTINUOUS The players on the field erupt and the crowd explodes in cheers. Noah’s teammates swarm the mound in celebration of the victory. Sixteen year-old Andrew Hoover is the first one to congratulate
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INT. CAR - CONTINUOUS Rita takes a deep breath. RITA You ok? NOAH
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EXT. ROCKFORD HOUSE - NIGHT Sirens can be heard off in the distance. Police lights flash in the background as Noah helps his mother walk. The neighbor runs out of his house and helps them to safety. NEIGHBOR
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INT. NOAH’S HOUSE - LATER Rita sits at the kitchen table. She has a stack of bills in front of her. Noah walks in and heads for the refrigerator. RITA Hey there.
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EXT. BASEBALL FIELD - DAY Noah drives up to the field and parks his bicycle. Players from both teams are on opposite sides of the field warming up. EXT. STANDS - CONTINUOUS Men with clipboards, stopwatches, radar guns, etc. are already
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EXT. BALL FIELD - DAY The game starts. Noah takes the mound for the home team. He faces the first batter. The first batter steps into the box. Noah winds up and throws the first pitch. It’s a strike looking.
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EXT. DUGOUT - SAME TIME Noah, cell phone in hand, walks from the fence over to Coach, who is at the end of the dugout looking at the lineup. COACH MOORE Brody, you’re on deck. Smith,
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EXT. PITCHER’S MOUND - CONTINUOUS Noah brushes the dirt with his foot, trying to stall for some time to catch his breath from the last play. EXT. BATTER’S BOX - CONTINUOUS The third batter takes a warmup swing and steps into the box.
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EXT. HOSPITAL HALLWAY - LATER Laura walks down the hospital hallway towards the waiting elevator and steps inside. The doors close behind her. DOCTOR OLDFORD (V.O.) But Noah will also need
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EXT. CEMETERY - DAY Rain lightly falls on the funeral congregation as they all huddle under their umbrellas. A priest blesses the casket as it is lowered into the ground. PRIEST
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EXT. GAS STATION - DAY The dog comes over to Noah and gently takes the jerky out of his hand. NOAH (looking around)
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INT. COACH MILLER’S HOUSE - DAY COACH JACKSON MILLER, late 30’s and coach of the St. Michael’s Crusaders baseball team, stands at the stove attempting to make scrambled eggs. KOLE MILLER, 14 years old, sits at the table. The house is cluttered. There definitely is not a woman
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INT. LAURA'S HOUSE - DAY Laura unloads dishes in the kitchen. She grabs a glass and fills it with water from the sink and hands the glass to Noah. Noah’s hand trembles as he takes one of his pills. 34.
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INT. EXAM ROOM - DAY It’s the end of the exam. The doctor brings Jeter back into the exam room. VET You’re all set. Here’s Jeter’s
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INT. PRINCIPAL WATTS OFFICE - DAY Laura and Noah sit at the desk. SCHOOL PRINCIPAL WATTS looks through Noah’s file. 41. WATTS
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INT. FATHER ED’S OFFICE - DAY Father Ed and Noah walk into his office. It looks like a cross between an old baseball museum and an ancient library. Books and papers are stacked everywhere, along with plenty of baseball memorabilia.
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INT. CHAPEL - MORNING Noah enters the chapel. The sun is just rising and the space is bathed in light. It is beautiful as Noah takes it all in. FATHER ED (O.S.) Back here.
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EXT. CHAPEL - MOMENTS LATER Noah walks out of the chapel, hops on his bicycle and starts to peddle off when he notices Jeter sitting under a nearby oak tree, waiting for him. NOAH
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EXT. ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL - DAY Father Ed and Noah head towards the sport’s fields. Jeter leaves his spot under the oak tree and follows after them. NOAH Where are we going?
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EXT. BASEBALL FIELD - CONTINUOUS Noah on the baseball mound. Father Ed and Coach Miller stand behind the pitcher’s mound. Coach Miller has a pocket radar gun and clocks Noah. EXT. BATTER'S BOX - CONTINUOUS
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INT. ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL - DAY Noah sits in math class. He stares out the window while the teacher goes over math problems on the white board. DAYDREAM - INT. ROCKFORD HOUSE - DAY Cain holds a gun, pointed at Rita. Noah leaps and tackles Cain,
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INT. SCHOOL LOCKER ROOM - DAY The baseball team is mulling around the locker room, changing clothes, putting away equipment, etc. Kole sits on the bench, eating a Snickers bar. KOLE
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INT. LAURA'S KITCHEN - DAY Laura is at the kitchen table, computer open, papers everywhere, attempting to work from home. Noah walks in from school. NOAH
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EXT. LAURA'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS Laura and Noah walk to the door to reveal the entire baseball team on the porch. Brody and Pedro are front and center. Noah opens the door. NOAH
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EXT. BASEBALL FIELD - DAY The team is gathered around Coach Miller and Father Ed for a pre-practice meeting. COACH MILLER As most of you know, Father Ed
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EXT. BASEBALL FIELD - DAY The coaches are wrapping up practice. COACH MILLER Ok. Last one. Coach Miller hits one last pop up to the infield.
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INT. ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL GYM - NIGHT The music is pumping in the St. Michael’s gymnasium. Balloons and string lights hang across the dance floor. Off to the side are tables set up with snacks and drinks. Kids are dancing and having a good time.
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EXT. ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL - CONTINUOUS Blake runs out of the school. She looks out into the darkness but doesn't see Noah anywhere. BLAKE Noah! Please come back!
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EXT. PITCHER'S MOUND - CONTINUOUS Noah gets the ball back from Pedro and stares down the umpire. He looks down at the dirt and shakes his head. UMPIRE Time!
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INT. WEIGHT ROOM - LATER The entire baseball team is lifting in the weight room. Coach Miller and Father Ed walk in and post a paper on the bulletin board. COACH MILLER
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EXT. BASEBALL FIELD - DAY MONTAGE - PRACTICE Players burst with energy in the batting cages, swinging with precision. Sam receives personalized coaching from Father Ed on perfecting his bunting technique.
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INT. LAURA WOOD’S HOUSE - NIGHT Noah is jolted out of his sleep. He sits straight up, drenched in sweat, breathing heavily. It’s 4 am. Jeter sits up and jumps off the bed. He sits in the doorway, staring at Noah. This is a nightly routine.
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EXT. PITCHER'S MOUND - NIGHT Noah stares down at a baseball in his hand. He stands on the mound, the moon illuminating the dark morning sky, looking at the empty batters box. EXT. SCHOOL PARKING LOT - DAY
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EXT. BERKELEY PARKING LOT - CONTINUOUS A late model sedan pulls into a parking space in the parking lot. Anthony Brunetti is at the wheel. He puts the car in park. ANTHONY (to himself)
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EXT. AWAY DUGOUT - CONTINUOUS Crusaders team leans on the dugout fence, intently watching the game. ISAAC Make him throw a strike.
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EXT. BASEBALL FIELD - CONTINUOUS Coach Miller and Father Ed look at each other and then look at the scouts in the stands. FATHER ED Oh man he looks good.
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EXT. PITCHER'S MOUND - CONTINUOUS Noah twirls the baseball in his mitt that he holds to his chest. He grips the ball, winds up and throws another hard fastball, batter swings and misses. Pedro throws the ball back to Noah
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EXT. BATTER'S BOX - CONTINUOUS Sam steps into the batters box. He gets ready. EXT. PITCHER'S MOUND - CONTINUOUS Donnie looks at Carter, then throws the first pitch. It's a slightly high 89 MPH fastball and Sam doesn’t swing.
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EXT. PITCHER'S MOUND - CONTINUOUS Noah pushes the dirt on the mound with his foot. He gathers himself and waits for the next batter to enter the box. EXT. BASEBALL FIELD - CONTINUOUS The next batter steps into the box. He looks determined as he
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EXT. STANDS - CONTINUOUS The radar gun blares 98 MPH. 107. EXT. PITCHER'S MOUND - CONTINUOUS Pedro throws the ball back to Noah. Noah quickly adjusts the
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INT. TEAM BUS - CONTINUOUS Noah and Jeter walk down the bus aisle to a huge celebration. Everyone is cheering and so excited. Coach Miller and Father Ed get on last. Father Ed sits in the driver’s seat. TEAM

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A talented high school pitcher, Noah Rockford, must confront his traumatic past and learn to heal after witnessing his father murder his mother, as he navigates the high-stakes world of competitive baseball and the support of a former MLB player turned priest.

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In the wake of a tragic past, Noah Stevens must confront his inner demons and find redemption through the cathartic power of baseball. Guided by a wise mentor and the unwavering support of his loved ones, Noah's journey to overcome trauma and chase his dreams is a testament to the transformative nature of human resilience. With its unflinching portrayal of grief, forgiveness, and the indomitable spirit, "Batter Up" offers a powerful and emotionally resonant story that will resonate deeply with audiences seeking both inspiration and redemption. At once deeply personal and universally relatable, it's a film that will stay with you long after the final out.

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Genres: Drama, Sports, Family, Coming-of-age, Thriller, Romance, Crime, Road Trip, Teen

Setting: Present day, Texas and South Carolina

Themes: Trauma, Healing and Forgiveness, Family and Relationships, Baseball and Dreams, Guilt and Redemption

Conflict & Stakes: Noah's struggle to cope with the trauma of his past and his desire to succeed in baseball. The stakes are his future and his relationships with the people who care about him.

Mood: Hopeful and inspiring

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  • Unique Hook: A high school baseball player who is struggling to cope with the trauma of his father's death and his mother's abuse.
  • Plot Twist: Noah discovers that his father was not actually his biological father.
  • Distinctive Setting: The film is set in a small town in Texas.
  • Innovative Idea: The film explores the challenges of overcoming trauma in a realistic and relatable way.
  • Unique Characters: The film features a cast of well-developed and memorable characters.
  • Genre Blend: The film is a blend of sports, drama, and mystery.

Comparable Scripts: The Blind Side, The Rookie, Remember the Titans, The Mighty Ducks, Rudy, One Tree Hill, Friday Night Lights, The Sandlot, Hoosiers

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