In 1979, Pat Santarone, the groundskeeper at Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium, battled Earl Weaver in a produce showdown for the ages.

Highlights

- Pat Santarone, a feared and fighting groundskeeper

- Two competitors find each other in the minor leagues

- The ballpark as a nursery: more light, more water, and more beer

- The Tomato Wars claim Boog Powell and Billy Martin

- A Spectacular secret ingredient for growing tomatoes

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