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Andy Nesbitt

Freddie Freeman consoling a teary José Iglesias at first base was just the sweetest gesture

Colorado Rockies shortstop José Iglesias hit a run-scoring single in his first at-bat of the season on Friday and when he stood on the first base bag tears started to flow.

Why?

Because Iglesias’ dad recently passed away and he had seen just about every hit in his son’s MLB career.

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