<P> The Ed's team, traditionally a league doormat, decides to actually practice in an attempt to beat out Manganelli and stay in the league . The regular season is highlighted by Maz's bachelor party and wedding, and Johnny's attempt to bat . 700 for the year . </P> <P> The team charges up the standings to qualify for the championship game against the four - time defending champions from Manganelli Fitness . However,' Dirt', Ed's Bar and Swill's team pitcher, collapses and dies from a heart attack at practice in the days leading up to the championship . After the funeral, the rest of the team drinks heavily in homage to Dirt before they play in the championship game scheduled for that afternoon . </P> <P> Manganelli's team quickly builds a 10--0 lead over their inebriated opponents, and that remains the score heading into the final inning of the game . After two outs, the season rests on Artie's shoulders . </P> <P> Artie proceeds to launch a Manganelli pitch over the fence in left field for a solo home run, an incredibly rare feat that nobody in the league has done "since' 89". That shot only makes the score 10--1, but Ed's Bar and Swill comes to life and bats around the lineup in the inning, bringing Artie back to the plate, now with the bases loaded and the score 10--6, though still with two outs . </P>

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