Hours after representatives from the Houston Astros Members of the Uvalde community were invited to attend a pregame party on Sunday. Alex Bregman A young fan asked for a home-run.
Bregman’s 16th hit came in the first inning Cole Irvin And staked the Astros to an 2-0 lead over them Oakland Athletics.
“As soon I got in the dugout Dusty (Baker), goes, Hey, you hit one to Uvalde!’ Bregman also contributed an RBI double to Houston’s. 6-3 victory.
Astros charter 10 buses to transport 500 relatives and friends of victims of Robb Elementary School’s mass shooting on May 24, to Sunday’s “Uvalde Strong Day” game.
The group met Baker, Bregman and others at a meet-and greet. Jose Altuve, Lance McCullers Jim Crane, Astros owner, spoke and answered questions.
Altuve was not asked a question by a little girl who was present at school during the shooting. She simply requested it. She wore a shirt that said “Team Altuve” and asked Altuve to hit a homerun for her.
Altuve scored two more runs in the second inning to double the AL West’s lead and give Bregman the win.
These 500 people were among a group of approximately 3,000 Uvalde residents who received tickets free of charge from the Astros for the game.
Bregman said, “It was wonderful… just being able to see an Astros win.” “Hopefully they had fun at that game and enjoyed the experience; hopefully they’ll continue to enjoy Astros baseball for many more years.”
Faith Mata’s younger sister Tess was among the 19 children shot and killed in the attack, and she threw out Minute Maid Park’s ceremonial first pitch.
Baker expressed hope that the day would offer a little distraction to the families while they continue to cope with the tragedy.
He stated, “This was what we’re there for.” “We’re not just here to play ball in our town, for our teammates, but we’re also here to help the healing process of people.”
There were several fundraising events by the team at Sunday’s match, with all proceeds going to those who were affected by the shooting.
Bregman stated, “It’s really cool, just about anything we can to help them,” “I’m glad that they were here today… I find it really admirable what the Astros did to aid the healing process.
This report was compiled by the Associated Press.