The Milwaukee Brewers had an unforgettable 8-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. The game was filled with excitement, as a benches-clearing brawl resulted in players being ejected. However, there was also a heartwarming moment during the game that made it all worth it.
Tyler Black, the 42nd-ranked prospect in MLB, was called up by the Brewers and made his debut in the game against the Rays. After catcher Gary Sánchez got injured in the first inning, Black quickly entered the game. In his first at-bat, Black hit a double, and in his second plate appearance, he made his family proud.
During Black’s at-bat in the bottom of the fifth inning, Bally Sports Wisconsin’s Sophia Minnaert was interviewing Black’s father, Rod Black, a Canadian broadcaster. Rod Black took over the play-by-play commentary just in time to call his son’s second career hit in the big leagues. He even gave a shoutout to Tyler’s mom, Nancy, for her birthday.
Rod Black is a seasoned sportscaster who has covered various sports, including the Olympics and the Canadian Football League. The Black family had been on a trip to Cancún, Mexico, when Tyler received the call-up, and they rushed to Milwaukee to support him. After the game, Minnaert showed Tyler Black the clip of his dad calling his hit. Tyler expressed how lucky he was to have his family there for his big moment.
It was a memorable night for both Tyler and his family as he finished the game 2-for-4 with a run scored. Despite any distractions or controversies that may have occurred during