Softball and Superheroes

The singles from my church have sometimes taken a night in the summer while our Sanctuary Choir is not rehearsing to go see a movie at a theater which plays just after first-run movies for a discounted price on Wednesdays.  We had planned to do so this past Wednesday, until a member of our Sunday School class invited us to an end-of-season softball game for a local league he is a member of for physically/mentally-challenged players.  So, on the spur of the moment we decided to go there instead, and not only had a great time, we were inspired as well!  The field and adjacent playground are handicap-accessible, and the number of people who came out in support of the players was impressive.  The field does have a scoreboard; however, it wasn't even turned on, which I'm thinking was probably intentional, considering that at least in this particular game, it was quite apparent that the focus was on the players and their enjoyment of participation and not the score.  The league also enlists local volunteers (including a team of girls from a regular league on this night) to serve as running "buddies" for the players.  I'm guessing the teenagers from that team probably picked up on the subtle message that winning isn't everything and that playing for the fun of it should be a primary motivation, because the smiles on their faces were just as wide as the players'!  It was refreshing to see everyone have such a good time, without the unsportsmanlike behavior, etc. that can sometimes mar youth sports.  Who needs to see "Man of Steel" or "Wolverine"?  I believe we saw some superheroes Wednesday night, without even going to the the theater!  Below is a picture: