“Hit and Run” (1924) is a silent comedy drama set against the vast backdrop of the Western desert. A baseball scout, after disembarking from a train, stumbles upon an impromptu baseball game where he discovers Hoot Gibson’s “Swat” Anderson. Instantly recognizing his talent, the scout signs Swat, who subsequently kindles a romance with the scout’s sister, Joan.

However, their growing affection does not go unnoticed. The team’s crooked treasurer becomes envious of their relationship. In a bid to disrupt their bond and Swat’s career, he kidnaps Joan, hoping Swat will abandon the game to come to her rescue. The story culminates in unexpected twists that intertwine their love and the fate of the game.