Guardians’ Austin Hedges gets engaged on field following game

CLEVELAND — Austin Hedges scored the primary run of the game for the Guardians however had an even bigger second after the ultimate out.

Hedges proposed to his girlfriend, Lexi Dickinson, on the field Sunday following Cleveland’s 8-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. She fortunately accepted.

“I’ve had the ring since early spring training but was just trying to figure out when the right time was,” Hedges stated. “I was going to do it regardless… but I really wanted to win that game to make it extra special.”

The 33-year-old catcher and his wife-to-be started courting in November 2024. He is in his twelfth main league season, together with six with Cleveland.

Hedges is in style and revered within the Guardians’ clubhouse, which is why lots of his teammates have been current for the proposal. They stood at a respectful distance away from the couple.

“I had a lot of nerves today,” he stated. “I’m always nervous for baseball games, but just trying to stay present, knowing there were some activities after making it harder. It was a special day. A special day to be able to soak it all in.”

Hedges is batting .250 with two RBIs in 9 video games this season. Cleveland is 8-0 when he begins behind the plate.

A 2023 World Series champion with the Texas RangersHedges reached 10 years in main league service time March 30. He debuted with San Diego in 2015 and spent elements of six seasons with the Padres. He additionally performed for Pittsburgh in 2023.

While Dickinson remained on the diamond, accepting congratulations from buddies and different Guardians spouses and wives, Hedges took a fast bathe and turned into a trendy maroon go well with.

“Now, we’re going to go to dinner and then just have a night to ourselves and enjoy it,” he stated.