Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona soaked within the love from the fan base all the way through his ultimate house sport on Wednesday evening, however it was a bittersweet second. Francona could also be mourning the lack of his beloved scooter, which has long gone to the massive roadway within the sky after being stolen as soon as once more.
Prior to Cleveland’s 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds, Francona instructed journalists that his scooter was stolen over per week in the past, according to the Associated Press. Francona added that he were given it again, however the scooter was now not in riding situation.
“The hog has been officially put on ice,” Francona stated of his scooter. “It got stolen again, but this time they stripped it.”
The scooter was lined up within the clubhouse, and Francona famous it seemed like anyone “took a baseball bat to it.” Francona stated he attempted to exchange his same old trip with an electrical scooter, however that proved to be a deadly enterprise.
“I went over the handlebars,” Francona stated. “I mean over. It’s amazing how much you can see of your life in that moment.”
That was the second one time this season that Francona was the sufferer of robbery. Earlier this yr, Francona’s scooter was stolen from his place of abode, however he were given it again in just right situation. He wasn’t as lucky this time.
Despite the lack of his scooter, Wednesday evening was nonetheless a just right one for Francona. Guardians enthusiasts were given to say goodbye to their manager, and the staff pulled out a detailed win. Francona has 3 video games left prior to he retires following 23 seasons as an MLB manager, which come with two World Series titles and some other AL pennant.