Baseball is America’s pastime, but it has also been a godsend for writers and directors. It’s no surprise that Poker Face would take its hijinks to the minors, but “Hometown Hero” spoils us. It’s not only an incredibly specific kind of murder (which is very easy to solve), but it also lets the cast get very silly. With guest stars Simon Rex, Carol Kane, and Brandon Perea, “Hometown Hero” is another win for Poker Face.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 5 of Poker Face, "Hometown Hero." Poker Face “Hometown Hero” Recap

At a Montgomery Cheesemongers game, Russ Waddell (Simon Rex), a hometown hero pitcher, returns home to the minor leagues. The fans are thrilled to see him on the mound, but the mood turns after the opposing team hits several home runs. The Cheesemongers have lost 29 games in a row, and Russ is just...