Chipper Jones had the opportunity to dictate when he would leave Sunday's 6-2 victory against the Mets, his final regular-season home game. He said manager Fredi Gonzalez asked him three times if he wanted to be called back from the plate for a pinch-hitter or a pinch-runner and receive one last, deafening ovation from the sellout crowd at Turner Field. Each time, however, Jones demurred. He wanted to finish what he started. And besides, he had his own plans for what he would do once the game was over.

o Jones stayed in the game for all nine innings, including four plate appearances. He went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run. And when closer Craig Kimbrel got pinch-hitter Fred Lewis to ground out to Dan Uggla to end the game, Jones was on the field for handshakes.
He then thanked the fans for their support on the video board before climbing into the stands to give his parents their hugs. After attempting to keep his emotions in check all weekend, Jones finally relented.