Wednesday night’s win over the Reds was the Guardians’ final home game of the season. As such, it was the last time Terry Francona will manage the team at Progressive Field in front of the home crowd.
After picking up a win in his final home game as the skipper, Francona received a standing ovation on the field from fans in Cleveland. The postgame celebrations were elongated when star third baseman José Ramírez blocked the entrance to the dugout and forced the 64-year-old to soak in the moment a while longer.
Francona could be seen taking his hat off and waving toward the crowd. He then attempted to enter the dugout, before Ramirez and company blocked his path. Second baseman Andrés Giménez then put his arm around Francona and began jumping around in celebration.
