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Jake Burger's first home run for the Texas Rangers comes with heartwarming story

Jake Burger posing for his first photo shoot with the Texas Rangers. (February 2025)
Jake Burger posing for his first photo shoot with the Texas Rangers. (February 2025)Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/AFP
Jake Burger (28) hit his first home run for the Texas Rangers on Thursday during their spring training matchup against the Seattle Mariners - but that's not the main story here.

The home run comes after his four-month-old daughter Penelope had successful open heart surgery on Monday. 

Burger was wearing Penelope's hospital band during the two-run home run that lifted the Rangers to their 8-0 win. 

His wife Ashlyn posted the incredible moment to her Instagram story.

The Rangers acquired Burger from the Marlins in a trade back in December 2024 in exchange for Echedry Vargas, Max Acosta, and Brayan Mendoza.

The veteran had a nice 2024 season with the Miami Marlins, hitting a .250 batting average with 29 home runs and 76 RBI.

Burger is set to make $800,000 this season and will be Arbitration 1 eligible in 2026. 

Texas will be taking on the  Chicago Cubs on Friday for their next spring training matchup. 

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