In “The Slugger’s Wife,” Darryl Palmer, a rising star for the Atlanta Braves, not only falls for rock singer Debby Huston but also marries her, believing she’s the lucky charm behind his meteoric rise. As he inches closer to a historic baseball record and the Braves to the championship, her presence at his games seems vital.

Yet, Debby begins to feel overshadowed and constrained, with her musical dreams on hold due to Darryl’s growing obsession with her as his talisman. The strain intensifies when a scheme to deceive Darryl goes awry. With a landmark achievement in sight, Darryl faces a profound choice: chasing records or mending his fractured marriage.

The Slugger's Wife | March 29, 1985 (United States) 4.4
Director: Hal AshbyWriter: Neil SimonStars: Michael O'Keefe, Rebecca De Mornay, Martin RittSummary: A major league star who is on the verge of breaking a record, meets a singer and they get married, but they have different goals, so they separate, jeopardizing his opportunity in sports and the possibility of making up with his wife.

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