An Emotional Farewell for “King Félix,” Twins Hit 300 and Rookies Play Dress Up
By Tab Bamford
Forever the King
“King Félix” Hernández took the mound for the final time in a Mariners’ jersey.
#HappyFélixDay pic.twitter.com/btKYxqDIot
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) September 26, 2019
Seattle's first glimpse of King Félix. ?#HappyFélixDay #TBT pic.twitter.com/fsxOEAAFUo
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) September 26, 2019
Thank you for everything, Félix. #HappyFélixDay? pic.twitter.com/cm016jikEA
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) September 27, 2019
When manager Scott Servais came out to get Hernández in the sixth the emotions were too much. “King Félix” wasn’t the only person to shed a few tears last night.
Long live @RealKingFelix. pic.twitter.com/cs1yIhmT93
— MLB (@MLB) September 27, 2019
The king and the court.
— MLB (@MLB) September 27, 2019
What a moment. pic.twitter.com/XG8caoe1qd
At the end of the day “King Félix” said goodbye the only way he knew how: with the people who adored him over the past 15 years.
La Vida Baseball Live! Poll of the Day
Which #postseason contender has the most dominant Bullpen? #PinstripePride #TakeItBack #LABleedsBlue #LosBravos
— La Vida Baseball (@LaVidaBaseball) September 26, 2019
300 in Minnesota
A Jonathan Schoop blast made the 2019 Minnesota Twins the first team in big league history to hit 300 home runs.
Listen here as @Twins became the 1st team in baseball history with 300 home runs in a season! Schoop's 2 run homer in the 7th gave the Twins an 8-4 lead in Detroit, they are up 9-4 going to the 8th... #twinsradio... pic.twitter.com/8iAe1nv4RF
— TwinsRadio (@TwinsRadio) September 26, 2019
This souvenir is probably headed to Cooperstown.
No other team in the history of the game has one of these.... pic.twitter.com/mH2NM1SvA1
— Dustin Morse (@morsecode) September 26, 2019
Rookies dress up
Rookies in San Diego and Minnesota showed off their potential Halloween costumes. Who wore it best?
Fan Post of the Day
Friends, family and baseball.
Pro Posts of the Day
Edgar Martinez, Nelson Cruz and Russell Wilson were among the many who thanked Hernández for representing the Mariners so well and congratulated him on 15 great years.
@RealKingFelix thank you for giving our fans and the @mariners 110% with every pitch since you arrive in Seattle , this city love you.
— Edgar Martinez (@11EdgarMartinez) September 27, 2019
Felicidades mi hermano en una excelente carrera en Seattle. Me alegra de haber sido parte de tus logros. @RealKingFelix
— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) September 27, 2019
Congrats my brother on an excellent career in Seattle. Glad to be a part of it. https://t.co/dFbH74JjWn
Wow. Legend man. Legend.
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) September 27, 2019
Thanks King! #SeattleLove https://t.co/wj8V2FQ7vh
OTD
2012 – The Indians fired manager Manny Acta with a week left to go and replaced him with coach Sandy Alomar Jr..
2003 – Atlanta’s Javy Lopez hit his 42nd home to break the major league record for home runs hit by a catcher.
2003 – Sammy Sosa set a new National League record with his 40th home run. Sosa set a new NL record with 40 homers in six-consecutive seasons.
1996 – Roberto Alomar spit in the face of umpire John Hirschbeck after being ejected for arguing a strike call in the 1st inning.
1960 – Philadelphia infielder Pancho Herrera set a new National League record with his 135th strikeout of the season.
1941 – Ted Williams started the day with a .401 batting average and refuses Boston manager Joe Cronin’s suggestion that he sit out the rest of the season to preserve his average. Williams managed just one hit in four at bats against the A’s and his average dipped to .3995.
1939 – The White Sox hosted the first “Day-Night” doubleheader against Cleveland. For the first time, fans were charged separate admission for each game. Chicago lost both games.
Happy birthday!
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Carlos López (b. 1948)
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