The Perfect Game

what happens

Ben McCloud, ace pitcher for the AAA Richmond Braves, is on his way to the Major Leagues. His biggest obstacle is his father, Norm. Norm is constantly critical of Ben's performance, including a two-hit shut-out. He wants so much for his son to make it to the Majors that he will except nothing short of perfection. He wants Ben to succeed where he failed though he is, in effect, pushing his son down the same path that ended his career. He is constantly embarrassing his son in front of the other players, and Ben is approaching a breaking point. Monica comes on board as the team's new trainer, allowing Ben to vent some of his frustrations, something he desperately needs. His father will not listen to him, and if he knew, would prevent him from visiting his grandfather, Candy, a great ballplayer in his own time. Norm's drive is all encompassing, he treats his son as little more than an avenue to success, and his own father as a pathetic liar. He is unable to accept his own father's

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Lee Weaver as Candy McCloud
• Omar Gooding as Ben McCloud
• Bradford English as Felix
• Hinton Battle as Candy 'the Clown' McCloud
• Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Young Candy McCloud
• AAndre Jamal Kinney as Young Norm
• Hank Aaron as Hank Aaron
• Ernie Hudson as Norm McCloud