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Season 1 Episode 1 | 1hr 56m 41s

In 1994, the national pastime faces its worst crisis in 70 years when a bitter and prolonged strike forces the cancellation of the World Series, infuriating fans dismayed by the athletes and teams they once worshipped. Baseball has to rebuild.

Aired: 09/27/10 | Expires: 04/30/22
Corporate funding for The Tenth Inning is provided by Bank of America. Additional funding is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Public Broadcasting Service
Extras
As America reels from the horror of the 9/11 attacks, baseball provides solace.
Clip from Bonds press conference.
Mike Barnicle talks about the baseball gloves he's had since 1954.
In the late 1990s, baseball became a power game about home runs.
America comes together after 9/11 through baseball.
Tom Verducci talks about how all players are tainted by the steroid era.
Mike Barnicle talks about the Red Sox loss of 2003 and how it impacted his son, Tim.
Latin American players discuss integration in baseball.
Footage from the 2005 congressional hearings on steroid use in baseball.
Dan Okrent discusses inventing Rotisserie baseball.