Brian Moran made his MLB debut at age 30 and got a special matchup right away: his first big-league batter faced was his younger brother, Colin Moran. Their parents, Bill and Diane, were in the stands. Dad looked emotional, mom laughed through it. Colin gave a little bat flip at the plate like he wasn’t intimidated, but Brian stayed composed. He mixed in low-80s fastballs and off-speed pitches, eventually working a full count.
With a 3-2 count, Brian froze Colin with an off-speed pitch for strike three. That became Brian’s first-ever MLB strikeout. The brothers shared a quick smile. The crowd caught the moment on video while their dad wiped away tears. It’s a unique moment for the family and a tough but memorable way for Colin to help his brother start his career.