Today was an extraordinary day for Dallas Braden. Braden pitched the 19th perfect game in Major League Baseball history. He sat down 6 while achieving perfection. It's the second time an Oakland A has accomplished the rare feat. Hall of Famer Catfish Hunter owns the first. He did so on May 8, 1968. For Braden though, this game was more than "just" a perfect game.
Braden lost his his mother to cancer growing up. What better ode to give his late mother than to re-write baseballs history books? However, the former Texas Tech Red Raider wasn't alone when the final out was recorded. Braden's Grandmother, who raised him after his mothers death, was in attendance. The two met for a long, emotional embrace in front of the A's dugout after his teammates celebrated the 4-0 masterpiece.
Baseball does an exceptional job promoting the fight against cancer. On this Mother's Day, many players wore pink wrist bands, arm bands, and batting gloves. Most of, if not all of that will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. What a perfect ending to a perfect performance to help raise awareness for the fight against cancer. I know Dallas Braden is proud along with his mother who is looking down on him.
As Mothers Day comes to a close, be greatful for the women here and in spirit that have made a difference in your life. Let's never let another special lady in our lives fall victim to cancer.
Awesome story! Thanks for bringing it front and center. =)
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