Under the promise of a sparkling spring day, baseball’s regular season launched with celebration. The Braves were presented their World Series rings in a pregame ceremony before facing the Phillies. When his name was called, Tommy drew a standing ovation from the sellout crowd at Truist Park.
Two of those standing were Bobby and Gloria Wilson. Tommy met Bobby, a freckle-faced kid with red hair, and his mom, Gloria, before the ceremony.
“Thanks so much for inviting us to Opening Day,” Gloria said with an arm draped around her ten-year-old son. “Bobby is absolutely over the moon, aren’t you, Bobby?”
Bobby smiled shyly as he lifted his head back and gazed up at his hero.
Tommy squatted down to his level. “I’m sorry you’re struggling with your health,” he said in a hushed tone.
“I just fe
