Artist and Kansas City Royals fan Jason Harrington will never forget that moment — a moment of redemption and, he said, of “destiny.”
Game 1 of the 2015 World Series, Royals vs. Mets. The Royals are down 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth inning, and New York smells victory.
Then up steps Alex Gordon.
The first pitch by the Mets’ dominant closer Jeurys Familia speeds in for a ball. The second, fouled off.
The third pitch rockets in. Gordon swings. Royals fans everywhere rise to their feet, their hearts rising, too, to see his blast soar over the center field wall.