This is one of my favorite photos of all time.

The best LLWS game I have ever witnessed was in 2002 when Zach Osborne and Walker Kelly BOTH had no-hitters through 6 innings and combined for 40 strikeouts between them – they each went 9 innings.

Louisville wound up winning 2-1 in 11 innings.

Great Lakes beat Southwest.

The highlight of the week was walking past a Great Lakes practice in the morning, and an errant throw by their shortstop sent a ball flying over the 1B’s head.

Jess retrieved the ball and returned it to a Great Lakes player running toward her, made eye contact with her, took the ball out of her outstretched hand, and said: – “Thank you very much.” – that player was Zach Osborne.

Jess talked me into buying a Great Lakes shirt minutes later.

I am very grateful to have come across this snapshot of happiness today.