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Finally, A Good Baseball Story

Lisa Martin1
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The White Sox slugger Jim Thome became the the 23rd player to hit 500 career home (aff) runs.  He did it in the bottom of the 9th at U.S. Cellular Field to give the White Sox a 9-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.  Twenty two players have reached the 500 mark before Thome, but none have done it to end a game.  What made it even sweeter was that it was Jim Thome Bobblehead Day.

The other cool part of this story is that the person who caught the ball was content to receive a bat and another ball (autographed by Thome) in exchange for the home (aff) run ball.  There was no eBay or auction to get rich with the ball.  The White Sox were going to offer him 2 (aff) 2008 season tickets and tickets to a Sox-Cubs game in a luxury suite.  Instead, the fan, Will Stewart told the White Sox to give the tickets to Thome's favorite charity.

This is a refreshing story from both sides.  It is nice to hear something about the good in people instead of cheating and steriods.

One thought on “Finally, A Good Baseball Story”

  1. Howdy ! It IS good to hear something nice for a change. Being from Chicagoland myself, I am happy for the White Sox. I dont really follow BaseBall much, as I prefer Football and watching the cute butts run around the field 🙂

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In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.