Overview

• The Season 5 installment, filmed at Citizens Bank Park during the Aug. 28 Phillies–Braves game, premiered Oct. 15 on ABC.
• The production adjusted the script in real time as Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs, becoming the 21st MLB player to do so in a 19-4 win.
• To manage stadium noise and a 41,293-person crowd, dialogue scenes were recorded on non-game days and intercut with live footage.
• Schwarber’s cameo was planned in advance with lines and rehearsal, and he filmed his segment roughly an hour after the game.
• MLB’s collaboration with the show was initiated by league executive Nick Trotta, with the Phillies coordinating to enable in-game filming.