Franklin Sports Baseball Batting Glove MLB Giveaway - CLOSED

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Wednesday, October 6, 2010 10:22:00 PM EDT

Winner has been contacted and has 48 hours to respond.

"We sat right near the mound!" Kaden's face was filled with excitement as he shared his entire day at the ballpark with his grandfather and youngest aunt. It was a treat for his grandfather's birthday, but clearly Kaden was just as thrilled to witness the game.

The weather had not been the best the entire day. Rain, clouds, and dismal views of the horizon were the theme of the day. I had prepared to send Kaden to the game with a poncho, but just as they were ready to leave, the sun began to peek through the dark of the clouds. It was going to be a wonderful day.

On Sunday, September 26, 2010, Kaden, his grandfather, and aunt attended a Washington Nationals game just minutes outside of the Maryland/DC line. (pictures courtesy of Aunt Kinsey)

Kaden tried his luck at baseball, rather T-ball, when he was four. It was the cutest thing watching a group of small children balance an enormous helmet on their head, swing a bat, and run to the correct base. I say "correct" because Kaden ran to the pitcher's mound at one of his games. It was hilarious and he made it to second base without getting out.

He enjoyed playing baseball. It was his first sport. Unfortunately, he didn't stick with it. We'll see what the future holds. He's mentioned trying it out again.

Kaden's ~~short-lived~~ love of baseball was inevitable. His grandfather plays baseball with a local church league. I believe he's sporting his team hat in the picture above (peep the green "C"). When he can, Kaden enjoys watching his grandfather play (and eating all of his sunflower seeds). It's great to support your family and root for the home team. And believe me, there's no shortage of cheering when this family attends a game (right grandma Harvey?!)

Even with all the cheering in the world, you cannot play a sport efficiently if you do not have the right sports equipment.

About Franklin: Franklin Baseball is the producer of the official batting glove of Major League Baseball. Franklin offers innovative and creative products for all who enjoy sports – from professional athletes to kids who aspire to be their best.

Franklin is currently hosting a fan challenge to reach 10,000 Facebook Fans by 10/6 and YOU can help.

As an incentive/prize for reaching the 10,000 fans they will be giving away a pair of playoff tickets to one lucky Franklin Baseball fan. Fans will get the chance to enter to win these tickets through Facebook. In addition to the pair of playoff tickets, all Franklin facebook fans will get a special promo code for 25% off in the Franklin Sports online store.

The Franklin Baseball Facebook page is used as a place for all baseball lovers to stop by and discuss their favorite sport, share photos of them playing ball and get the latest news on what’s happening in the MLB.

Sounds good?! It does to me, especially since I know a few baseball lovers. Now, here is your chance to win even more.

Giveaway:
1 lucky reader will win a Franklin Baseball Batting Glove

Mandatory Entry (must be completed to enter and receive additional entries):

Become a FAN of the Franklin Facebook page by clicking LIKE. Return to THIS POST and leave a comment with your Facebook username. You can also write "Mommy 2K sent me" on their wall to confirm your entry."

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This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 10/6/2010, so you must get those entries in quickly. YOU MUST BECOME A FAN OF THE FRANKLIN FACEBOOK PAGE to enter. Giveaway is open to ages 18+. Please leave an email in your entry so that I can contact you. Winner will be chosen shortly after.

Disclosure: "I received a pair of Franklin batting gloves for free for participating in this campaign as a member of Global Influence. There was no monetary compensation for writing this post. The opinions and views expressed are my own and do not reflect those of the sponsor(s)."