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By now, the entire baseball world is aware of what MLB.com writer and reporter Sarah Langs has been through over the past several years.
Langs is currently battling ALS.
However, Langs has remained a force of positivity around the game as she continues to spread awareness for ALS and fight through extreme adversity.
On Tuesday, she appeared at Yankee Stadium for the 84th anniversary of New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig’s “luckiest man” speech.
While she was speaking to reporters on the podium, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole surprised her with a special gift.
Langs’ parents appeared and ultimately threw out the first pitch before Tuesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.
The video of Langs’ interview and reaction to the surprise was tweeted by ESPN.
On the anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s “Luckiest Man” speech, Sarah Langs spoke to the media to help raise awareness for ALS research.
While she was on the podium, Gerrit Cole surprised her by inviting her parents to throw out the first pitch on Tuesday.
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— ESPN (@espn) July 4, 2023
Langs continues to be a source of inspiration as she battles through ALS.
But she received a special surprise from Cole on Tuesday as her parents appeared and ultimately made her day.
Cole also gifted her a shirt which reads “baseball is the best” with the words “End ALS” highlighted.
The entire Yankees roster had signed the shirt as well.
Langs was this year’s “HOPE Week” honoree.
After the announcement of her parents throwing out the first pitch, Langs was overcome with emotion.
The Yankees gave her a special honor on an important day as she continues to inspire hope in those currently battling the disease and raise awareness in hopes of potentially finding a cure soon.
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