Sportsmanship should be applauded at every instance, and that especially pertains when opposing players do the right thing regardless of the game's score.
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Grand View University and Southeastern University's softball teams were squaring off on Saturday in Lakeland, Fla., when GVU's Kaitlyn Moses cranked a grand slam to take the lead. However, during her home run trot between first and second base, she injured herself and couldn't run around the bases. That's when the Southeastern fielders carried her to each base, making the grand slam count.
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The awesome display of sportsmanship is why we love sports. Setting aside the game for a moment to the right thing is always worth noticing.
For those wondering why Moses' own teammates didn't step in to help, NAIA rules don't allow for teammates or coaches to help her move around the bases. Apparently there's no rule saying opposing players can't.
Moses' grand slam put the Vikings up 5-4 and they wound up winning the game, 7-4.
After the game, the team's Twitter account played up the moment. They tweeted that "the game was not about the win but about the amazing sportsmanship shown by SEU softball players."
GVU wins game 1, 7 to 4. This game was not about the win but about the amazing sportsmanship shown by SEU softball players. After a grand slam by Moses and injury, SEU players carried her to touch each base to allow her run to count. @NAIA_SB @AthleticsViking pic.twitter.com/aA0IkDZruq
— Grand View University Softball (@GVU_Softball) February 25, 2023
Since the game, the video has gone viral and been picked up by ESPN, Sports Illustrated and more.
After the game, Moses thanked the Fire softball squad for the help.
"Words can't describe how @SEUFireSoftball lifted me up in such a tough moment. Forever appreciative and greatful for the kindness they showed," she wrote on Twitter.
Words can’t describe how @SEUFireSoftball lifted me up in such a tough moment. Forever appreciative and greatful for the kindness they showed. ❤️
— kaitlyn moses (@_kaitlynmoses_) February 26, 2023
This should serve as a reminder to always do the right thing, even if it doesn't benefit you. Great job, ladies.
