Hedges Proposes After Game-Winning Run

0:00On April 19th, Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges made history on the field, Sunday, not just with his bat, but with a ring. He scored the game's first run in their 8-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles, then dropped to one knee right after the final out to propose to. His girlfriend, Lexi Dickinson, she said yes, turning a solid victory into pure magic. Hedges had been carrying that ring since early spring training, waiting for the perfect moment. He told reporters he planned to pop the question no matter what, but winning made it even sweeter. The 33-year-old and Lexi started dating last November, and now they're set to tie the knot. Teammates gathered at a respectful distance, cheering him on in the Guardians Clubhouse favorite style. Hedges emitted the nerves hit hard that day. Baseball jitters plus proposal pressure, but he stayed locked in. It's a clubhouse vibe that shows why he's so respected after 12 big league seasons. The former World Series champ, with the Texas Rangers, is batting 250 early this year,

1:02with Cleveland undefeated at 8-0 when he catches. From a San Diego debut in 2015 to Stinson Pittsburgh, he's hit 10 years of service time. After the diamond shears and a quick change into a sharp maroon suit, Hedges and Lexi headed out for a private dinner, soaking in their fresh start. Together, you've been listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage.