I remember when I was playing in Little League I absolutely hated wearing my cup. It was uncomfortable, and considering I'd never taken a baseball to the groin while playing, in my mind it was unnecessary. So one day I just didn't wear it.
Then in about the second inning I was playing third base, and there was a hard hit ground ball right at me. I got in position to make the play when the ball hit a rock or something and took a funny hop. Guess where it hit me. Needless to say, I wore my cup every game from then on, as taking a shot directly to the boys was far more uncomfortable than the cup could ever be.
I'm guessing Matt Treanor is happy he wore his cup last night as well, because even though it doesn't keep a curveball directly to the groin from hurting, at least he and Misty May will still be able to have children.
(Courtesy of The Fightins')
