Mallory Holtman

Mallory Holtman is a softball player for Central Washington University. She was honored as a co-recipient of the "Best Sports Moment" award at the 2008 ESPY Awards held on July 16, 2008.

On April 26, 2008, Sara Tucholsky, a softball player for Western Oregon University, hit the first home run of her career. As she rounded the bases, her knee failed, rendering her unable to complete the circuit under her own power.The Register-Herald (Beckley, WV): How Far Would You Help... (July 18, 2008) Officials were going to allow a pinch runner and rule the hit a two-run single. However, Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace, members of the opposing team, offered to carry Tucholsky around the bases to allow her credit for the home run.The Register-Herald (Beckley, WV): How Far Would You Help... (July 18, 2008) The moment was honored at the 2008 ESPY Awards as the "Best Sports Moment," a recognition of sportsmanship, on July 16, 2008. The awards show aired on ESPN on July 20, 2008.The Register-Herald (Beckley, WV): How Far Would You Help... (July 18, 2008)