Pitcher's 2-Year-Old Son, in Wheelchair from Snake Bites, Throws Out First Pitch for Rockies
"I think I'm just as excited as he is!" Axford tweeted earlier this week.
— -- Colorado Rockies' pitcher John Axford's 2-year-old son, who is in a wheelchair as he recovers from snake bites, took to Coors Field Friday night to throw the first pitch at the team's home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Video from Major League Baseball shows Axford's wife Nicole taking 2-year-old Jameson out to the field in his wheelchair.
Jameson has a huge smile across his face when he gets to throw the ball, and his dad and older brother join him on the field to celebrate.
"I think I'm just as excited as he is!" Axford tweeted earlier this week.
Several months ago, Jameson was bit twice on his foot by a rattlesnake while outside the home the Axford's rented during spring training.
Jameson has already had several procedures and his treatments are ongoing.
The Rockies lost Friday night to the Dodgers 2-1, but it was sure to be a game the Axford family won't forget.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.