COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- J.J. Putz, who was accompanied by his 7-year-old son, Ethan, to Saturday's Hall of Fame Classic at Doubleday Field, said the two had the time of their lives.
"It's been a blast, man," said the former D-backs closer, who last pitched for Arizona in 2014 and is now a special assistant to club president Derrick Hall.
Putz, who decided to retire because of a series of injuries, relieved for the Wizards during the second inning of their 5-4 loss to the Knucksies.
Putz faced four hitters, allowing a lead-off Michael Barrett single before retiring the rest of the side in order.