It's the last game of the season for t-ball and our Royals are playing the Pirates.

The Pirates are the most stacked t-ball team of 5- & 6-year olds we've ever seen.  I think they have six or seven guys who can hit it over the fence.  They can throw. They can field.  They wear the custom baseball uniforms.  And if that's not enough, I think they have six or seven coaches and the bleachers are packed with their very demonstrative fans.

So back to the game... An epic story of good vs. evil.  David v. Goliath.  And our Royals are hanging unbelievably with these toughs.  The Pirates have already hit five or six home runs when the second inning is over and it's our turn at bat.

First up in the final inning is Nicholas.  He does his customary raising of the tee to the height of his belt, he squeezes the bat really tight with both hands, steps to the plate and blasts a shot that soars at least five feet over the right field fence.

His first home run, and what a night to hit it!

The final score was Pirates 21, Royals 20.  But without a doubt, we left the winners.