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Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz hits an RBI double in his 1st MLB game in front of his parents

Keibert Ruiz hit an RBI double in the first inning during the Washington Nationals' 8-7 win over the Atlanta Braves on May 22, 2025 in Washington.
This marked the first time Ruiz's parents traveled from Venezuela to watch him play in person, making the moment especially significant.
Ruiz, a 26-year-old catcher playing his 450th MLB game and fourth full season, also added an RBI single later and went 2 for 5 overall.
After the game, Ruiz said, "That's a dream come true for me," and expressed the emotions he felt seeing his parents, saying he "just want them to be here every night."
The win in 10 innings highlights Ruiz's ongoing contributions to the Nationals, where he is in Year 3 of a $50 million extension signed in 2023 after joining in a 2021 trade.

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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz belts RBI double with his Venezuelan parents in the stands for first time

The catcher finished with two hits in Washington's walk-off win over Atlanta

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Their son is an MLB catcher. Years after his debut, they finally got to see him play.

The parents of Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz were in the stands at Nationals Park on Thursday night after a long-awaited trip from Venezuela.

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Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz hits an RBI double in his 1st MLB game in front of his parents

Keibert Ruiz gave his parents something to cheer about the first time they got to see their son play a game in the majors.

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The Reaction of Keibert Ruiz's Parents to Seeing Him for the First Time in MLB

Keibert Ruiz lived this Wednesday a special and unforgettable moment in his career as a professional player. For the first time since his debut in the major leagues, the Venezuelan receiver had the opportunity to play with his parents present in the stadium, and did not disappoint: he connected a single tugboat in his first turn to the bat and starred in an emotional reaction that captured everyone’s attention. The stage was Nationals Park, home…

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