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Dad of Braves rookie Didier Fuentes catches foul ball after flying in for debut from Colombia
Ramon Fuentes is having himself a day for the ages. Not only did he hop on a last-minute flight from Colombia to Miami to watch his son, Didier, make his MLB debut, but he managed to catch a foul ball in the stands at LoanDepot Park. Advertisement In fact, Ramon made the snag in the top of the first inning, getting his hands on a live MLB ball before his son did so a half-inning later. The moment came with two outs in the top of the first, when Austin Riley lifted a two-out fastball from Marlins starter Janson Junk high above the first base line. The ball bounced, caromed off the netting and dropped right into the hands of Ramon, who made the barehanded grab. 'In your first day here you get a foul ball in a game that your son is pitching? There are people that'll tell you about going to big league ball games for 30, 40 years and never getting a foul ball,' analyst C.J. Nitkowski said on the Braves' FanDuel Sports Network broadcast. 'Let's hope that is a sign of good things to come tonight.' Ramon Fuentes after catching a foul ball at Friday's Marlins-Braves game at LoanDepot Park in Miami. @Braves/X Didier's start didn't go quite the way he or Ramon had hoped — the righty went five innings, but he gave up four earned runs and six hits in an eventual 6-2 loss to Miami. Advertisement Didier is ranked as the 10th-best prospect in the Braves organization by and he became the youngest active player in the majors, the youngest Atlanta starter since 1969 and MLB's youngest starting pitcher since Julio Urías made his debut with the Dodgers in August 2016. Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes made his MLB debut Friday at LoanDepot Park against the Marlins. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect He turned 20 years old just three days before making his MLB debut. The Tolu, Colombia native has posted a 4.81 ERA across nine starts at three minor league levels this season before getting called up to the Braves and earning the starting nod for Friday's game. Loss aside, the debut was surely a special moment for Didier and the ultimate late Father's Day gift for Ramon, with the foul ball souvenir as the cherry on top.
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Ramirez hits 3-run homer to leads Marlins to 6-2 win over Braves
MIAMI — Agustín Ramírez hit a three-run home run, Janson Junk pitched five effective innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Friday night. Ramírez made it 4-1 in the third with a drive off Braves starter Didier Fuentes (0-1) that went 436 feet to left, giving the rookie catcher a team-leading 11 home runs on the season.
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Ramírez hits 3-run homer to leads Marlins to 6-2 win over Braves
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna watches his double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin) Atlanta Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes throws to a Miami Marlins batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin) Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby holds the ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin) Miami Marlins' Kyle Stowers, left, scores as Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy, right, signals during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin) Miami Marlins pitcher Janson Junk throws to an Atlanta Braves hitter during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin) Miami Marlins pitcher Janson Junk throws to an Atlanta Braves hitter during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin) Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna watches his double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin) Atlanta Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes throws to a Miami Marlins batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin) Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby holds the ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin) Miami Marlins' Kyle Stowers, left, scores as Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy, right, signals during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin) Miami Marlins pitcher Janson Junk throws to an Atlanta Braves hitter during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin) MIAMI (AP) — Agustín Ramírez hit a three-run home run, Janson Junk pitched five effective innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Friday night. Ramírez made it 4-1 in the third with a drive off Braves starter Didier Fuentes (0-1) that went 436 feet to left, giving the rookie catcher a team-leading 11 home runs on the season. Advertisement Junk (2-0) allowed five hits, one run and struck out five in his first Marlins start. Junk, who has made five relief appearances, did not issue a walk. Eric Wagaman boosted Miami's lead with a pinch-hit, ground-rule double in the sixth, and Ramírez drove in another run in the seventh. Fuentes, called up earlier Friday from Triple-A Gwinnett, debuted as the youngest active player in the majors and the youngest Braves starter since 1969. He turned 20 years old on June 17. The right-hander allowed six hits and four runs while striking out three over five innings. Marlins reliever Robinson Piña also made his MLB debut when he replaced Tyler Phillips in the eighth and gave up a solo shot to Austin Riley that made it 6-2. Advertisement Ronald Acuña Jr. went 2 for 4 to extend his hitting streak at Miami's loanDepot park to nine games dating back to October 2022. He also stole his second base. Key moment Dane Myers robbed Marcell Ozuna of a homer in the fifth without fully making a catch. The Marlins center fielder jumped over the wall to bring a deep flyball back into the field of play, turning a would-be solo shot into a 406-foot double. The Braves stranded Ozuna at second. Key stat Matt Olson extended his MLB-leading on-base streak to 21 consecutive games with his RBI single in the fourth. Up next RHP Grant Holmes (3-6, 3.97) will start the second game of the series for the Braves against Marlins RHP Eury Pérez (0-1, 6.43) ___ AP MLB:
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Braves' Didier Fuentes to debut vs. Marlins as youngest active player in the majors
MIAMI (AP) — Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes will become the youngest active player in the majors and youngest Atlanta starter since 1969 when he makes his debut against the Miami Marlins on Friday night. Atlanta called up the 20 year old from Triple-A Gwinnett earlier in the day — three days after his birthday — to start the first of a three-game series at Miami. Advertisement Fuentes will be the third-youngest starting pitcher in Braves history, only older than Charlie Vaughan and Mike McQueen. Vaughan debuted on September 3, 1966, at 18. McQueen pitched his first game on October 2, 1969, at 19. Fuentes will also be the youngest MLB starter to debut since Julio Urías on May 27, 2016, for the Los Angeles Dodgers. 'I had to go online and see what he looked like, honestly," Braves manager Brian Snitker quipped before Friday's game. Snitker met Fuentes on Thursday night. The youngster's maturity stood out to him. 'I'm sure he's going to have some nerves because he's human and wants to do good," Snitker said. "There's nothing like it. That's why it's always such a big deal when a guy debuts.' Advertisement Fuentes, who is rated on MLB Pipeline as the Braves' No. 10 prospect, posted a 4.81 ERA at three levels this season. His most recent start was his debut with Gwinnett, where he scattered three hits over 4 2/3 innings while striking out six. In 33 minor league starts, he's averaging about 11 strikeouts per nine innings. The Colombia native will not be on a pitch count, and his start will provide rest for the regular members of Atlanta's rotation as the Braves prepare for a four-game series at the New York Mets next week. The Braves have won three straight after sweeping the Mets to extend New York's losing streak to six games. Atlanta began the day trailing the Mets and Phillies by 10 games in the NL East. Before heading to New York, they'll play their second series of the season against the Marlins, who will use the first few innings of Friday's game as a feeling-out process for a pitcher they don't know much about. Advertisement 'It's tough," Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said. 'Very little upper-level experience, but obviously Atlanta wouldn't bring him up if they didn't feel like he could come up and compete and get major league hitters out.' Snitker said that unknown could work in Fuentes' favor. 'You can watch some video. I'm sure they have minor league video and things,' he said, 'but until you get in the box and feel a guy, you don't know what to do until you get in there. So hopefully that works in Didier's defense.' ___ AP MLB:
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Braves' Didier Fuentes to debut vs. Marlins as youngest active player in the majors
MIAMI (AP) — Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes will become the youngest active player in the majors and youngest Atlanta starter since 1969 when he makes his debut against the Miami Marlins on Friday night. Atlanta called up the 20 year old from Triple-A Gwinnett earlier in the day — three days after his birthday — to start the first of a three-game series at Miami. Fuentes will be the third-youngest starting pitcher in Braves history, only older than Charlie Vaughan and Mike McQueen. Vaughan debuted on September 3, 1966, at 18. McQueen pitched his first game on October 2, 1969, at 19. Fuentes will also be the youngest MLB starter to debut since Julio Urías on May 27, 2016, for the Los Angeles Dodgers. 'I had to go online and see what he looked like, honestly,' Braves manager Brian Snitker quipped before Friday's game. Snitker met Fuentes on Thursday night. The youngster's maturity stood out to him. 'I'm sure he's going to have some nerves because he's human and wants to do good,' Snitker said. 'There's nothing like it. That's why it's always such a big deal when a guy debuts.' Fuentes, who is rated on MLB Pipeline as the Braves' No. 10 prospect, posted a 4.81 ERA at three levels this season. His most recent start was his debut with Gwinnett, where he scattered three hits over 4 2/3 innings while striking out six. In 33 minor league starts, he's averaging about 11 strikeouts per nine innings. The Colombia native will not be on a pitch count, and his start will provide rest for the regular members of Atlanta's rotation as the Braves prepare for a four-game series at the New York Mets next week. The Braves have won three straight after sweeping the Mets to extend New York's losing streak to six games. Atlanta began the day trailing the Mets and Phillies by 10 games in the NL East. Before heading to New York, they'll play their second series of the season against the Marlins, who will use the first few innings of Friday's game as a feeling-out process for a pitcher they don't know much about. 'It's tough,' Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said. 'Very little upper-level experience, but obviously Atlanta wouldn't bring him up if they didn't feel like he could come up and compete and get major league hitters out.' Snitker said that unknown could work in Fuentes' favor. 'You can watch some video. I'm sure they have minor league video and things,' he said, 'but until you get in the box and feel a guy, you don't know what to do until you get in there. So hopefully that works in Didier's defense.' ___ AP MLB:
