Tampa Bay Rays' Brett Phillips credits home run to fan battling cancer

Chloe Grimes, an 8-year-old battling cancer, gifted her favorite player, Tampa Bay Rays' Brett Phillips, a bracelet. He hit a home run while wearing it and has been wearing it for good luck ever since. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."

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[frankieclayton]

This is how you show it ! What a beautiful blessing that touched this grails life.

[ITalk]

This one got to me. We need more positive stories like this in our lives.

[bobsturgis]

Thank you Steve for the positive stories you bring.We need a channel on TV, that only shows the positive and kindness you show.Thanks again.☮

[jjh-]

Brett Phillips is an absolute gem of a human being and we in Tampa Bay are so proud to have him here!

[nancyyy]

Brett Phillips has a heart of pure gold 💛 Chloe you are such a beautiful strong 💪 girl..Cancer messed with the wrong girl!!! May your beautiful friendship grow ✨️

[IFenderFatStrat]

Brett is such a good dude man. How can you not root for him, no matter who your team is

[ThatKidBryan]

Brett and his wife just took a bunch of children battling life threatening illnesses and their families to Busch Gardens earlier this week. Hometown kid from Seminole giving back to his community. I don't ever want him to leave. Incredible human being

[robboyte]

Oh, how I needed that after these last few weeks. Thanks, Steve.

[vmudxwn]

What a precious story, a precious child and an all around great guy! And another Hartman Home run!!

[A-md]

I love watching the Tampa Bay Ray's, and always enjoy Brett's amazing plays . This guy has a kind and caring heart, God love him . ⚾🌴👍👍 Go Ray's ⚾⚾⚾

[joannepackus]

What a great story as always Steve Hartmen. I battle depression and your stories have given my life such a lift. I end each day by watching several of your stories to end my day on a positive note.

[robertpalatsky]

Got me very emotional watching this. CHLOE KEEP FIGHTING and STAY STRONG!!!!

[GiftFromGodU]

It is SO HARD to hold the tears back.... 🥺😢😭😭😭😭💜💜💜💜💜

[marlarobinson]

Thank you for sharing this piece! I'm a survivor of childhood cancer. She's an AMAZING little girl! 💪❤☺

[BLAB-itun]

The real purpose of a professional athlete - mentoring kids. Three cheers to Phillips and the Rays and best wishes to Chloe.

[PimpCoop]

And this is why I will always love baseball. My favorite sport from here to the end of time

[cbus]

Thanks for making me cry before Jeopardy this evening. Beautiful story.

[gwmgbwi]

That’s awesome dude. Thank you Brett and Chloe.

[sgoldie]

World needs more Brett Phillips! Also, best laugh in baseball!