Thanks For Being So Clutch!

(Note: This is Part 1 of today's Double Header. Happy Philanthropy Day.)

I had lunch with my buddy Zander the other day. He’s a huge Mets fan with season tickets and everything. Personally, I enjoy attending a few games here and there each season, but generally have a more casual interest in the sport.

Still, during our meal, we discussed our thoughts regarding the team. We brought up which players we liked, what we thought about their potential, and all of that good stuff. The more that we chatted, the more excited I became for the home opener that night.

Watching the game, I soon remembered what is so great about baseball. Despite the constant steroid accusations and the game’s painfully slow pace, it still has the one element that I love most.

The opportunity for clutch performance.

At one point, the Mets were down 3 runs. There were 2 outs and 2 men on base with their star, David Wright, up to bat.

If you’re unfamiliar with the sport, David was in prime position to bring his team back into the game. However, if he failed, all of their hard work that inning would have gone unrecognized and they would still be behind.

The pitcher and Wright squared off. It was competition in the purest form.

Then, almost as if in slow motion, it happened.

In front of a sold out stadium of fans, all begging to witness greatness, Wright CRUSHED the ball out of the park!

Zander, who was at the game, explained that the energy throughout the stadium was unreal. Everyone’s adrenaline was overflowing as they jumped up and down, screaming their faces off! For one amazing moment, there was nothing but joyous celebration.

The Mets would lose the game but something has to be said about Wright’s coming through in the clutch. He still gave people “that” moment. He caused me to clap and scream at my TV. My friend Matt immediately texted me “that was so sprezz.”

I couldn't agree more myself.