What a game

I will be the first to admit that I am not a huge Baseball fan. I do love the playoffs and their isn't too many things more American than the World Series. Thus, when I got home tonight I was sure the game would be over and I would have to settle for the Postgame Show. Much to my surprise, it was the top of the Ninth Inning and the Rangers were up 7-5. I always love an exciting finish and this one definitely didn't disappoint. With runners on first and second, two outs, two strikes, David Freese knocks the ball deep into outfield. Two runners score and the inning ends with the next batter. In the top of the Ninth, Josh Hamilton hits a Home Run with a man on first to a 9-7 lead. I was sure that was the end for the Cardinals. Nearly the same situation in the Tenth Inning as the ninth, except that the Cardinals had already scored a run. Lance Bergman is down to his last strike when he knocks one to the outfield and ties the game back up at 9-9. The pressure returns to the Rangers dugout and they can not answer. Who comes to bat for the Cardinals in the bottom of the Eleventh Inning? David Freese of course. This time he leaves no doubt knocking it ball over the centerfield wall and guaranteeing Game Seven tomorrow night! Thank you David Freese, Josh Hamilton, and Lance Bergman for making it a great end of the game. What a finish, one that I won't soon forget.

Top Story of the Week

While I do love and follow most sports, auto racing has never been a favorite of mine. I do know how some of it works. No matter how much I do or don't know about it, the racing world took a tough loss this past weekend. Dan Wheldon was killed on the racetrack in Las Vegas when his car went airborne, smashed into the wall, and got on fire. This was a deep moment of reflection for all at how precious each second of life is. To me it is always a tragic moment when someone dies on the field, court, or in racetrack (or any other playing surface). The best part of this story was seeing how the different drivers in the race reacted. They showed deep remorse for their fellow racer. The drivers response in the respectful way they honored Wheldon is one reason why I love sports.

Starting a new project

This blog comes as a result of different thoughts and ideas I have recently had concerning the wide world of sports. For those that know me, I love sports. I don't just love them for the excitement and the amazing athletic ability; I also love them for the great stories that they tell/teach. I want to share these ideas with others in order to promote sports as a whole and so others will get a better understanding of what can be learned from sports.