For Love of the Game

(Universal)

Why the gifted Sam Raimi succumbed to this simple-minded paean to fading superstar Kevin Costner is a head scratcher. Costner's aging fireball pitcher Billy Chapel, is on the verge on throwing a perfect game and getting his estranged girlfriend (good sport Kelly Preston) back. You might think he'd wind up with one or the other but . . . well, let's just say Costner's no-hit streak continues.