Josh Jung Delivers Heartfelt Mother’s Day Gift with Home Run Against Brother
Detroit — On Mother’s Day, Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung made a memorable gift for his mother, Mary. In a touching moment during the fifth inning of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, Jung hit a two-out, two-run homer, marking an unforgettable day for his family.
What made the day even more special was that Josh’s brother, Jace Jung, played for the opposing Tigers in the same position. Prior to the game, Mary Jung had the honor of delivering the game ball to the mound, a moment made even sweeter with her sons joining her on the field.
"My heart is just exploding," Mary said during a post-game interview on the Rangers’ telecast. "I couldn’t ask for a better Mother’s Day gift. We’re all in the same place, but then to watch them live their dream, do what they love to do, I couldn’t be more proud."
This unique family dynamic made history as it was the first documented home run by a player hitting against his brother’s team on Mother’s Day since at least 1969, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
Mary and Jeff Jung, the proud parents, have been supporting their sons throughout the three-game series in Detroit. The brothers also faced off the previous day, where the Rangers celebrated a 10-3 victory over the Tigers.
The combination of family pride and parent support created a Mother’s Day that the Jung family will remember for years to come, as they celebrated not only the dedication of their sons but the deep bonds of family that the game of baseball fosters.
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