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Tim Capurso

Billy Wagner's Son Forgot to Get Tickets for His Family to MLB Debut

Aug 12, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Will Wagner (7) celebrates the victory against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports | Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Will Wagner, the son of former relief pitcher and seven-time MLB All-Star Billy Wagner, was so preoccupied with speaking to the media and preparing for the Toronto Blue Jays' Monday night game against the Los Angeles Angels—Wagner's MLB debut—that he forgot to get tickets for his father and his fiancee.

After the game, a 4-2 Blue Jays win that saw Wagner collect three hits, including his first career RBI, the 26-year-old told the media that his family almost missed the first pitch of his big-league debut.

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