i read this story in the usa today yesterday about a girls playoff softball game somewhere.
in a nutshell, a player jacked in the bottom of extra innings, then severely injured her leg negotiating the bases.
rules dictate that she touch home plate, without the assistance of her team mates. she attempted to crawl, but could not.
the opposing team confabbed with the umps, then picked up slugger and rounded the bases, allowing her to touch homeplate and complete the victory.
now, i aint no crybaby, but forwhatever reason, i almost was. i didnt wicked tear up, but my eyes welled up a tad. that shit is awesome. i dont think any mens team would do that, or at least many mens teams. i dont think i would have even thought of it, i would have laughed, like i did when i started reading the story. not a massive funny laugh, but the ha-ha kid from the simpsons.
here, the team that lost via a dinger, participated in making sure they lost. that is sportmanship. or i guess, sportwomanship.
link to espn video story here
