Beaned Little League Batter Rises to Console Upset Pitcher

A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene

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at a Little League nearby match game in Waco, Texas.

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Righthander Kaiden Shelton of Pearland, Texas, became going through batter Isaiah Jarvis of Tulsa, Oklahoma,

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Tuesday while an 0-2 pitch got far from him and slammed into Jarvis' helmet.

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Jarvis fell to the ground clutching his head as his concerned coaches ran to his aid.

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After some moments, Jarvis' head cleared sufficient for him to stroll unaided to first base.

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Meantime, Shelton stood at the mound gazing the ground in tears over what happened.

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After a moment, Jarvis walked to the mound and placed his palms round Shelton, telling him, “Hey, you are doing splendid.

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Let's pass.” Shelton's teammates and coach collected around the pair to join in consoling the younger righty.

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