Blue Jays pitcher Yariel Rodriguez officially got his first MLB win last night against the Seattle Mariners.
Rodriguez had an unbelievable game against the Mariners with 6 innings pitched giving up 0 earned runs while striking out 6 batters.
After the game, Rodriguez gave an emotional speech of what this first win meant to him telling reporters he has sacrificed a lot to be in this position and is grateful to the Jays organization.
Yariel Rodr�guez (via interpreter) after his first career MLB win.
«This means a lot to me. I made a lot of sacrifices to be here in the big leagues. To get that first win is an unbelievable feeling. I'm grateful for this organization.» #BlueJays
This shows just how humble Rodriguez is for the position he is in and proves he appreciates the chance the Blue Jays took on him during the off-season.