playoffs – n. a series of games that is played after the end of the regular season in order to decide which player or team is the champion — usually plural
championship – n. an important competition that decides which player or team is the best in a particular sport, game, etc.
burden – n. someone or something that is very difficult to accept, do, or deal with
endure – v. to accept (something or someone) readily or gladly
decade – n. a period of 10 years
grateful – adj. feeling or showing thanks
stands – n. the seating area inside a stadium
left fielder – n. a baseball player who defends the left side of the outfield
amazing – adj. causing great surprise or wonder
gesture – n. something said or done to show a particular feeling or attitude