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: The closing scene, where Mulder teaches Scully how to bat on a deserted baseball diamond, is frequently cited as one of the most charming and enduring "shipper" moments in the show's history.

: Walsh played the older Arthur Dales (replacing Darrin McGavin, who fell ill during filming), a choice that received mixed reviews from some purists but was generally seen as a quirky, effective addition to the framing tale. Production Context [S6E19] The Unnatural

The X-Files episode is widely regarded by fans and critics as a heartwarming, sentimental masterpiece and one of the best standalone episodes of the entire series . Written and directed by David Duchovny in his directorial debut, the story centers on Josh Exley, an alien who falls in love with baseball and plays in the Negro Leagues in 1940s New Mexico. Critical Consensus : The closing scene, where Mulder teaches Scully