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Dodger Blue > Video > Dodgers Video: Manny Machado Meets Young Fan Who Celebrated Birthday By Catching Home Run Ball In Game 2 Of NLDS
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Dodgers Video: Manny Machado Meets Young Fan Who Celebrated Birthday By Catching Home Run Ball In Game 2 Of NLDS

Matthew Moreno
October 6, 2018
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When the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Manny Machado before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, they touted him as the best talent who was available at the time.

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Machado was in the midst of a career season with the Baltimore Orioles, and many believed he could prove to be a difference maker for the Dodgers, who lost Corey Seager to season-ending Tommy John surgery.

Machado had flashes of brilliance but as a whole failed to meet the same level of production he provided for the Orioles. He did deliver a key triple for the Dodgers in their final regular-season series, and on Friday night had his first postseason moment with the club.

One night after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Machado immediately provided a lift with a two-run home run in the first inning of Game 2. The homer was a highlight itself, but the moment went viral because a young fan in the left field pavilion caught the ball and celebrated accordingly.

As fate would have it, the fan, Donovan, was celebrating his 12th birthday. Not only did he catch Machado’s home run, he got to meet the All-Star shortstop after the Dodgers’ win.

Would you believe us if we told you that Manny knew it was Donovan’s birthday today? pic.twitter.com/2Evo1YWJyh

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 6, 2018

A surprise birthday visit from Manny. pic.twitter.com/HMgbGl1zAn

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 6, 2018

Suffice to say, Machado contributed to a birthday that may never be topped for Donovan, who himself is a shortstop.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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