On Tuesday night, the St. Louis Cardinals rookie, Dylan Carlson, made history when he retrieved the first-hit ball of his career. The ball had been thrown into the stands by New York Mets’ rookie Pete Alonso after Carlson hit a double in the top of the fourth inning.
The moment was made even more special when the Cardinals’ organization decided to give the ball to Carlson as a keepsake. After the game, Carlson said, “It was a really cool moment for me. I was just so excited and thankful that the organization gave me the ball. It’s something I’ll always remember.”
The moment was also special for Alonso, who had thrown the ball into the stands in a show of respect for Carlson’s first hit. After the game, Alonso said, “It was an honor to be able to give him that ball. I’m glad he was able to get it back and keep it as a memento of his first hit.”
The moment was a great example of sportsmanship between two rookies. It’s moments like these that make baseball such a great game. It’s moments like these that will be remembered for years to come.
The Cardinals went on to win the game 5-3, making it a memorable night for Carlson and the entire team. It’s safe to say that this moment will be remembered for a long time by both teams and their fans alike.
