Who Stepped Up? (May 21, 2010)

My goal for every Friday going forward is to pick someone who I think "stepped up." I can't believe it took me almost 24 hours to think of who would be the first one I posted, but it just hit me. Without further adieu...

Brooks Conrad, backup Infielder for the Atlanta Braves

Things were not looking good yesterday for my hometown Atlanta Braves. Our starting pitcher, Tommy Hanson, had the worst start of his career, giving up 8 runs to the Cincinnati Reds and failing to finish the 2nd inning. The Braves bullpen would allow just one more run, and the Braves offense nibbled away at the Reds' lead, going into the bottom of the 9th inning trailing 9-3. With the help of some poor defense on the Reds part, the Braves would make the score 9-6 when the pitchers' spot in the lineup came up. Manager Bobby Cox called on Conrad to pinch hit...

Chip Caray and Joe Simpson with the call on FOX Sports South: