US EditionBraves Pitcher Charlie Morton Gets Standing Ovation After Potential Final MLB Start
Charlie Morton pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in his likely final MLB game and received a standing ovation and curtain call from the Atlanta Braves.
- Braves pitcher Charlie Morton was warmly applauded by the crowd after delivering 1 1/3 innings without allowing a run in Atlanta’s 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates to close out the season on Sunday.
- Morton, who joined the Braves on September 22 shortly after the Detroit Tigers designated him for assignment and let him go on September 21, was named the starting pitcher for the season finale, with Chris Sale scheduled to pitch afterward.
- Morton gave up just two hits without allowing any runs, struck out Alexander Canario, and was removed in the second inning after receiving a lengthy ovation from fans at Truist Park.
- Drafted 95th overall by Atlanta in 2002, Morton made his Braves debut in 2008 and went on to earn All-Star honors twice, win two World Series titles, and pitch 416 games over an 18-season career spanning 2,267 2/3 innings.
- Morton has said retirement is 100% his intention, hoping to end his career on a comforting note, and Braves manager Brian Snitker noted Morton is very appreciative of the support.
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Braves fans laud Morton in potential final game
Atlanta right-hander Charlie Morton, the 41-year-old veteran who debuted with the Braves in 2008, received a standing ovation after pitching 1⅓ scoreless innings in what could be his final MLB appearance during Sunday's season finale at Truist Park.
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Braves pitcher Charlie Morton gets standing ovation after potential final MLB start
Atlanta Braves right-hander Charlie Morton got a standing ovation after pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings in what was potentially his final MLB start during Sunday's season finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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ATLANTA -- Asked if it felt odd that he might be experiencing his final day as a Major League manager, Brian Snitker said the only thing that felt different was not making postseason plans on the regular season’s final day. For the first time since 2017 -- Snitker’s first full
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