Current:Home > ScamsMiguel Cabrera gets emotional sendoff from Detroit Tigers in final career game-LoTradeCoin
Miguel Cabrera gets emotional sendoff from Detroit Tigers in final career game
View Date:2024-12-23 23:55:36
What an end to a Hall of Fame career for Miguel Cabrera.
After 21 seasons, one World Series ring, two MVP awards and a Triple Crown, the Venezuelan native played the final game of his illustrious career Sunday as the Detroit Tigers hosted the Cleveland Guardians. There were no playoff implications between the two American League Central teams, but it didn't take away from what was a magical day at Comerica Park.
Cabrera's family was in attendance and from the pregame ceremonies to the end of the game, the Tigers legend had some memorable moments in game 2,797. Here are the highlights from Miggy's final game.
Kids introduced Miguel Cabrera
For his first at-bat of the game, Cabrera got a special introduction to the plate.
FOLLOW THE MONEY: MLB player salaries and payrolls for every major league team
As Cabrera walked up and the crowd started to cheer, Cabrera's three kids – Isabella, Christopher and Brisel – announced his name over the stadium speakers.
Miguel Cabrera takes the field on his own
For the later part of Cabrera's career, he's served as a designated hitter and hardly ever took the field on defense. But earlier in his playing days, he played throughout the field before primarily becoming a first baseman.
After going 0-for-3 with a walk at the plate, Cabrera put the mitt on and took the field to play first base in the top of eighth inning. But the Tigers let him take the field on his own, receiving another standing ovation from the crowd.
Miguel Cabrera's final play, standing ovation
It was destined to be.
The first batter of the top of the eighth inning, Cleveland's Steven Kwan, hit a ground ball to, of course, Cabrera, who gingerly picked up the ball and ran to first base to record the out. Manager A.J. Hinch was then joined by Cabrera's children in going to get the 12-time All-Star out of the game, all while Cabrera's mom was emotional celebrating from the stands.
The Tigers were able to send off their legend with a win, beating the Guardians 5-2.
veryGood! (664)
Related
- Georgia lawmaker proposes new gun safety policies after school shooting
- Why RHONJ’s Season 14 Last Supper Proves the Current Cast Is Done for Good
- This preschool in Alaska changed lives for parents and kids alike. Why did it have to close?
- Jimmer Fredette injury update: 3x3 star to miss 6 months after Olympic-ending injury
- Florida Man Arrested for Cold Case Double Murder Almost 50 Years Later
- Alabama man on work trip stops to buy $3 quick pick Powerball ticket, wins 6-figure jackpot
- A rebuilt bronze Jackie Robinson statue will be unveiled 6 months after the original was stolen
- Noah Lyles wins Olympic 100 by five-thousandths of a second, among closest finishes in Games history
- NBC's hospital sitcom 'St. Denis Medical' might heal you with laughter: Review
- Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid
Ranking
- John Krasinski named People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024
- Debby downgraded to tropical storm after landfall along Florida coast: Live updates
- Team pursuit next for US cyclist Kristen Faulkner: 'Want to walk away with two medals'
- Trip to Normandy gives Olympic wrestler new perspective on what great-grandfather endured
- Judge set to rule on whether to scrap Trump’s conviction in hush money case
- 'Whirlwind' year continues as Jayson Tatum chases Olympic gold
- Xochitl Gomez Reveals Marvel-ous Skincare Lessons and Products for Under $5
- Tesla brings back cheap Model 3 variant with big-time range
Recommendation
-
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Good Try (Freestyle)
-
Should I sign up for Medicare and Social Security at the same time? Here's what to know
-
Àngela Aguilar, Christian Nodal are married: Revisit their relationship
-
A North Carolina Republican who mocked women for abortions runs ad with his wife’s own story
-
Chrysler recalls over 200k Jeep, Dodge vehicles over antilock-brake system: See affected models
-
Save 80% on Michael Kors, 50% on Banana Republic, 70% on Gap & Today's Best Deals
-
Noah Lyles wins Olympic 100 by five-thousandths of a second, among closest finishes in Games history
-
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index plunges 12.4% as world markets tremble over risks to the US economy