Liam Hendrixcloser to Chicago White Soxtook on the hill of responsibility for the first time since diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphomawhen he was applauded after he set a goal of returning to diamonds by the end of May.
On Monday, the ninth in Chicago activated Hendrix hours before the duel with Los Angeles Angelsleaving behind another hurdle in his recovery.
23 thousand 599 fans who met on US Cellular Field in Chicago They didn’t hold back their emotions after coming out of the bullen in the fourth episode and finally exploded when in eighth inning ran to the mound to the chants of Liam! Liam! Liam!
THIS GOES BASEBALL! 🗣️
Liam Hendrix on the hill in the majors for the first time since his battle with cancer, including going on strike. ❤️⚾️ pic.twitter.com/qDhk9XCIyU
— LasMayores (@LasMayores) May 30, 2023
Hendrix stopped for a few moments to appreciate the reception, where the angels themselves, including their first hitter in turn Matt Theissthey applauded.
Even though the Californians scored two runs on the sacrificial fly Zach No and a simple dash of a star Mike Troutfans cheered for the 34-year-old pitcher until he returned to the dugout.
A story that goes beyond baseball.
Liam, you inspire the club, the fans and the game. pic.twitter.com/AKAoykI5EI
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 30, 2023
Angel Manager Phil Nevinwas also excited about the return of Hendrix and tried to find a right-hander to congratulate him before the opening of the series.
It’s amazing to see him back. Been through a lot. We wish you good luck in a few days.
From my side, Pedro Grifolmanager of Chicago, stated that “what he did and how he did it is amazing […] He inspires everyone at the club, he inspires everyone who follows the sport. and they meet Liam. We are happy to see him on the hill for the first time.”
Hendrix hasn’t played in the big leagues since October 3 last year and, unfortunately, despite his debut on Monday, he is not expected to regain the position of his midfielder anytime soon.
The idea, after talking to him, is to have him come out in a different record, not the ninth.
In his career he 115 saves and 3.81 ERA in 12 seasonswhich he distributed between Minnesota, Toronto, Kansas City, Oakland and Chicago, with whom he signed a three-year contract and $54 million in January 2021.
Hendrix led the American League with 38 saves in his first year at Chicago.. He was third in the majors with 37 saves and was selected in All-Star Game 2022but last summer she felt a mass on her neck.
He was diagnosed stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and underwent immunotherapy and chemotherapy. In April, he announced that in remission.
(According to information from MLB.com)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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