Tommy Pham was on the brink of history Saturday.
But with a World Series first 5-for-5 game on the line, the 35-year-old veteran opted to share the joy and give Jace Peterson an opportunity to pinch-hit in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 9-1 win over the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of the Fall Classic.
Commenting on an Instagram post that pointed out that Pham had a chance to make history, Pham emphasized that he wanted to give Peterson—a longtime journeyman—a moment in the spotlight.
"I asked [Diamondbacks manger Torey Lovullo] can Jace hit for me," Pham wrote.