“Nine Innings from Ground Zero” explores the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks on New York’s World Trade Center. In a time when sports seemed secondary, baseball emerged as a healing force for a grieving city. Featuring key figures like Joe Torre, Rudy Giuliani, and Derek Jeter, the documentary captures the Yankees’ symbolic journey to the World Series, representing New York’s resilient spirit.

Post-tragedy, New Yorkers found solace in baseball, transforming it into a beacon of hope. The Yankees and Mets not only shone on the field but provided vital off-field support, like Derek Jeter’s poignant connection with a bereaved child. As the Yankees vied for the World Series title against the Arizona Diamondbacks amidst a backdrop of adversity, “Nine Innings from Ground Zero” became a testament to resilience and the human spirit.