Bleacher Report · Sep 6, 2019
Video: Marlins' Brian Moran Strikes out Brother Colin in MLB Debut vs. Pirates
Thursday night's game between the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates not only proved to be an unforgettable night for the Moran family, but it also turned out to be a historic one.
After over a decade in the minors, 30-year-old Miami pitcher Brian Moran was given the opportunity to make his MLB debut in the bottom of the fourth inning. The southpaw retired the first batter he faced, Bryan Reynolds, and then a familiar face stepped to the plate: Colin Moran, the Pirates third baseman and Brian's 26-year-old brother.
While Colin managed to work a full count, it was Brian who prevailed as he caught his younger brother looking for his first career strikeout: