The Light and The Truth

Here's a story to lessen the pain from last night's bullpen blowup (again). At least there was Psych on afterwards so I could laugh.

A scout once saw Tim Lincecum pitching against another pitcher with equal talent and ability. The game was tight early on, with both pitchers allowing runners on base but not allowing any to score. It remained 0-0 in the top of the ninth.

This was when Lincecum got himself into a spot of trouble. He got sloppy and allowed 3 consecutive singles. With the bases loaded and no one out, Lincecum turned to the other pitcher, who was standing in the dugout. Lincecum said, "I admit it. You are a better pitcher than I am."

Puzzled, the other pitcher replied, "Then why are you still smiling?"

"Because I know something that you don't."

"And what is that?"

"I... am not left-handed." With that, Lincecum put the ball in his right hand and transferred his glove to his left. He proceeded to strike out the next 3 batters on 9 pitches, all swinging.

Lincecum's team won in the bottom of the ninth, with a walk-off home run by Les Johnson.

Moral of the story: Do not question the light and the truth that is Tim Lincecum.