And then the game slowed down for McCormick, just as it has throughout this season.
As he rounded the bases, he suddenly remembered the dozen or so family and friends, including his twin brother, Jason, and his girlfriend in the audience. He waved to them, like an old pro would, before encountering teammates who regaled him with the “Chas Chomp,” an exaggerated gesture that looks as it sounds and has gained prominence in Houston.