A Tribute using Baseball Cards

[giddyap 1,569]

A decade ago I witnessed what would be a two man baseball game with a cameo apperance of a 100mph fastball pitcher. Most people attend a professional game as a social event but I imagine being part of the game. But with my team losing from the get go I figured the trivial socializing could be more memorable than this game. With one eye on the game I didn't miss a play, just the impact they contributed to the game. I knew Vinny had a homer or two so my good sense rewarded me seeing him smash another long ball. When you're hot you're hot and at the crack of the bat Brian Giles ran to the wall only to run out of real estate. His timing was perfect as he leaped and robbed Vinny in the 4th inning. All eyes are now on Vinny and later he makes good his 3rd homer of the game. At the top of the ninth he has a chance for a record 4 but strikes out. It' 8-2 and the Pirate's last at bats produce a ralley for a couple runs but also a couple outs. Houston calls their ace reliever Billy Wagner to end the game but Jason Kendall who is not shy to take a hit by pitch is now the tying run. Giles is next and Wagner intends to strike him out as he did in their only other face off. But Giles is waiting for his fast ball and the first pitch is good for a Brian Giles game winning Grand Slam. ( If I'm not the last to learn how to enlarge,  right click image and copy in new tab, then enlarge )  When I was searching for the appropriate cards, the last stood out because it was the newspaper photo which in turn became a baseball card. Who knew...not me  

[Gregor 4,846]

8 hours ago, giddyap said:

( If I'm not the last to learn how to enlarge,  right click image and copy in new tab, then enlarge ) 

Or tap the + key while holding down ctrl