Los Angeles utility man Quique Hernandez received a special gift from fans ahead of Saturday’s 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Fans lined up at Atlantic Boulevard in Monterey Park for a sold-out competition with Hernández on Thursday, including 7-year-old Alana Ocampo and her parents. Within the OneWay77 JC Sports Memoribalia Store, Hernández signed the sign and took a photo with avid fans.
The Utility Man was the recipient of one special bracelet that Ocampo handmade for his favorite Spray player. Hernandez has promised Ocampo to wear accessories during the game.
On Friday, the lineup was closed after Pirates Ace Paul Skens and Hernandez didn’t play.
However, the Ocampo’s blue bracelet perfectly matched the City Connect uniform worn by the on Saturday night. This gift probably served as a charm of good fortune when Hernandez entered the game as a pinch hitter at the bottom of eight innings.
The 33-year-old hit .130 with four home runs and eight RBIs in the season.
On the 3-2 count, Hernandez hit a three-run homer on the left field.
A home run from Hernandez secured the ‘ victory, but his decision to wear an Ocampo bracelet created an unforgettable moment for her and her family.
“She’s become a little girl and a little girl who loves to make bracelets,” Ocampo’s mother, Lauren, told Nation. “She knew we were going to meet Kike and wanted to bring him something special. She loves going to the game with her dad and gathering bobbleheads together.”
The ‘ fanbase is extremely loyal and passionate, and the story of Ocampo and her blue bracelet is the latest example of why the team is so loved by the city.
Hernandez once said he doesn’t know how to repay his fanbase for ongoing support, but on Saturday he paid the full amount.
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