Dodgers pitcher honored by Blue Jays announces tragic death of baby daughter
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During the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers came together to honour one of their own. We now now why.
Just before game 1 of the World Series, Los Angeles announced that star reliever Alex Vesia would not be part of the World Series roster and would be away from the team as he and his wife dealt with a deeply personal family matter.
During Game 6, Blue Jays and Dodgers pitchers alike had hats inscribed with Vesia's number - 51 - in tribute to him.
On Friday, in a heartbreaking instagram post, Vesia revealed the reason he was away from the team: his baby daughter Sterling passed away on October 28th.
Gutted for Alex Vesia and his wife. An unimaginable loss
The date of Sterling's death coincided with Game 4 of the World Series. Given that it probably took a day or two for the players to process the news, it makes sense that the cap tribute fell during game 6.
In a show of both reciprocity and thanks, many Dodgers fans donated to Toronto's Sick Kids hospital, in the amount of $51.
Vesia thanks Blue Jays fans in post
While Vesia did not reveal what caused his daughter's passing, he was sure to thank the Blue Jays and their fans in his post.
Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support. We have seen ALL your messages, comments and posts. It's brought us so much comfort.
Those of us at Blue Jays Central send our thoughts and condolences to Alex and Kayla Vesia.
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