Sometimes, the wait is worth it.
Alek Manoah, making his belated big-league debut on Thursday against the New York Yankees after rain postponed his previously scheduled start, crafted a storybook beginning to his career. Across six innings, he struck out seven, allowing just two hits and no runs. The Toronto Blue Jays went on to win 2-0, making his debut a triumphant one.
The performance drew wide-reaching praise — including kind words from a pitcher Blue Jays fans know well.
“Love to see the young legend Alek Manoah out here dealing for Toronto,” Marcus Stroman tweeted about the Blue Jays rookie, who notably took the field wearing No. 6 on his jersey. “Had a few talks this off-season and love his head space for a rookie. Love the number. Love the confidence. Love the swag. Go be great all future.”
Fans and analysts across the baseball world echoed Stroman’s sentiments, celebrating not just Manoah’s performance, but his touching post-game comments, too.
Today, height measured heart.
Alek Manoah. Number 6.
— Scott MacArthur(@ScottyMacThinks) May 27, 2021
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