The Oakland Athletics recently made a kind gesture decision on Wednesday, in a game that witnessed a rare scene. It was the farewell game for their star catcher, Stephen Vogt. So the Athletics allowed Vogt’s children into the commentary booth.?
The Oakland Athletics have wrapped up their ongoing season. Stephen Vogt played a vital part in the final game of his MLB career. Vogt has played for numerous MLB teams throughout his career. His stints involve the Tampa Bay Rays, the Oakland Athletics, the Milwaukee Brewers, the San Francisco Giants, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Atlanta Braves, respectively.?
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The two-time All-Star Vogt was a member of the World Series winning Braves team in 2021. He returned to the Athletics’ frame for the ultimate year of his MLB career. Most importantly, Vogt had a heroic ending to his playing tenure.?
The Oakland Athletics bids adieu in style?
Despite the struggles throughout this season, it was a special day for the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum. The Athletics played their last game of a home series and the regular season as well. The home team hosted the Los Angeles Angels.?
The Athletics won a thrilling game, defeating the Angels on a 3-2 margin. Stephen Vogt smashed a home run in the bottom of the seventh innings. Thus, the 37-year-old had a fairytale ending to his time span as a baseball player. The victory would surely heal the Athletics’ wounds sustained during an otherwise disastrous seasonal campaign.?
The Athletics honored their veteran catcher through a heartwarming gesture. Team authorities permitted Vogt’s kids to announce their father’s at-bat moment. The Athletics posted the adorable video on their official Twitter account with the caption, “Now batting our dad.” ?
🎙 “Now batting… our dad…” pic.twitter.com/d8zO1uHwDd
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) October 5, 2022
The fans replied with their reactions:?
I can’t express how happy I am that Stephen hit a homerun in his final at bat. And his reaction was perfect. Thank you for always helping make A’s baseball exciting. Vogt!!
— Micah (@micahrcavin) October 6, 2022
this was the best😭😭😭
— Molly (@mollywhopppp) October 5, 2022
well if that doesn't warm your heart I dont know what does
best of luck in retirement vogter
— Andrew | super depressed Mark Canha fan (@AJD2006lgm) October 5, 2022
https://twitter.com/fiportmgr/status/1577871110548254720?t=1tW7jPCLWfOaCNNTTTk2xQ&s=19
Cuteness overload 🥹 💛💚
— Xen (@Xenstephens) October 5, 2022
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Therefore, while Vogt helped his team to win the game, his kids won countless hearts.?
A brief summary of the seasonal campaign?
Everything ended before anything could happen for the Athletics this year. As a result of horrific performances, the team had an absolutely poor win-loss record. So they got eliminated from proceeding beyond the regular season much before other teams began to qualify. Now as a unit, the Athletics can only hope to fare better in the next season.?
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What did you think of the heartwarming gesture? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.?