So, did you have a chance to see Josh Hamilton blast 28 home runs in the first round of the home run derby on Monday night? He set a new single round record. The Chicago Tribune called it "an all-time great performance." Afterward, Hamilton praised God for the opportunity, saying:
"It's amazing over the past few years what God's done in my life, and how quickly He's done it," Hamilton told ESPN's Erin Andrews after his record-setting performance. "I'd like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for giving me this opportunity."
You've probably heard his story already, but in case you haven't, check out this link from the Washington Post. The story talks about Hamilton's "dark years"—the time in his life before he became a Christian, when he was doing drugs and squandering all of his money. Hamilton is one of the best sports stories of the year because the grace of God is so evident in his life.
