Like a flash flood, text messages swamped Trevor Story‘s smartphone.
Family, friends and high school teammates rushed to congratulate Story when the news become official last Sunday: the Rockies’ 25-year-old shortstop was an all-star.
One special message quickly caught Story’s attention. It came, naturally, from deep in the heart of Story’s beloved Texas. It came from Brandon Sherard, who has been Story’s hitting coach, confidant and close friend for more than a decade.
“Congratulations! All of the hard work paid off. So proud of you!”
Story’s quick response: “Let’s go, baby!”
Tuesday night, Story will join teammates Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon at Nationals Stadium in Washington for the 89th Midsummer Classic.