Brian Moran made his MLB debut in a series of unusual and emotional circumstances. He faced off against his younger brother Colin Moran in a rare sibling showdown. Brian, 30 years old and finally getting his first shot in the majors, took the mound while Colin stepped in at the plate. With their parents watching in the stands and their dad visibly emotional, Brian worked through the at-bat with poise.
After a few fastballs and a couple of fouls, Brian delivered an off-speed pitch on a full count. Colin swung and missed. That gave Brian not only his first major league strikeout but made it even more special by striking out his little brother. The two shared a quick smile after the moment, fully aware of how unique it was. Their parents had a mix of laughter and tears. It’s not every day a pitcher’s first big league strikeout comes against his own sibling.