All Star Question

[RogueSamurai]

Pardon my ignorance but why was the pitcher that started the 8th inning given a standing ovation by all the fans and players?

I'm only a passing sports fan so I'm not up to date on who's who.

Thanks.

[JustinJ]

Pardon my ignorance but why was the pitcher that started the 8th inning given a standing ovation by all the fans and players?

I'm only a passing sports fan so I'm not up to date on who's who.

Thanks.

Mariano Rivera. Best closer ever. He is retiring this year so this will be his last all star game.

[RogueSamurai]

Thank you. I just heard them giving his stats etc and caught the jest of it. Thanks for answering though, sounds like he's the real deal.

[FIRETX12]

The best closer ever.










D$@n Yankees!!

[Deer Tamales]

That was an awesome baseball moment to watch.

[glw1982]

I think its safe to say First Ballot Hall of Famer.

[JustinJ]

Very awesome moment

[Boss Buck]

Blew his knee out last year during batting practice catching balls in the out field

[TheHammer]

Dang guess i missed it can anyone post a video from dvr?

[zaustin13]

Why didn't he come on in bottom of 9th? Pardon my ignorance.

[Deer Tamales]

In case NL took the lead and there was bottom of the 9th

[JustinJ]

Why didn't he come on in bottom of 9th? Pardon my ignorance.

Just in case the AL lost the lead in the 8th and there would be no 9th. Basically just guarantees he'll get in the game.

[salth2o]

Definitely an awesome moment for sports in general.

He is the all time saves leader.

[justincorbell]

One of the greatest to ever step on the mound. Hell of a ball player!

[muddyfuzzy]

Pardon my ignorance but why was the pitcher that started the 8th inning given a standing ovation by all the fans and players?

Thanks.

dude is the greatest closer ever, bar none. and a class act to boot.