One year ago today. Bottom of the 9th. Tie game on the line. A wild pitch scores the tying run. The catcher tries to cut down the runner at the plate and the ball gets away. The runner from second sees an opportunity, rounds third, and heads home looking to win it. Most people stop watching after the first mistake. The best athletes don't. The defense never quit on the play. They kept competing, made one more throw, and got the out at the plate to send the game to extras. The same lesson applies to umpires. Never assume the play is over. Stay engaged. Keep hustling. Be ready for the next decision because baseball has a way of creating chaos when you least expect it. One more step. One more throw. One more call. Sometimes that's the difference between winning and losing. ⚾ #UmpLife #BaseballLife #NeverQuit