August can be a rough month to be a baseball player. Dating back to the start of spring training, you’ve been diving after liners in the gap and snapping off curveballs for six months. When a day game after a night game comes along in 97-degree weather, it’s easy to feel a little less sharp or to lose that normal jolt of energy.
But the beautiful thing about baseball is you never know when drama will find you. Though the spotlight shines brightest in October, the season’s dog days can bring us unforgettable moments, both uplifting and heartbreaking.