Trending Now - Yankees' Spencer Jones Celebrates First Hit With Mom on Mother's Day

WHO:

MLB.com - Blake Perkins, who was recalled to the Brewers, honored his late mother, Carisa Sharrett, on Mother's Day.

MLB.com - Noah Cameron, a pitcher for the Royals, had his mother, Diane Cameron, throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

MLB.com - Spencer Jones, Yankees' No. 6 prospect, Carlos Rodón, José Caballero

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WHAT:

MLB.com - Blake Perkins hit a two-out, two-run single in the fourth inning, marking the Brewers' first hit off Yankees starter Carlos Rodón.

MLB.com - Diane Cameron threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Kauffman Stadium, making the event special for her family.

MLB.com - Spencer Jones' first hit was a 106.4 mph liner up the middle against Milwaukee right-hander Logan Henderson.

MLB.com - Blake Perkins hit a two-out, two-run single in the fourth inning, marking the Brewers' first hit off Yankees starter Carlos Rodón.

MLB.com - Spencer Jones' first hit was a 106.4 mph RBI single that also marked his first career RBI.

MLB.com - Carlos Rodón averaged 95.7 mph with his four-seamer during his season debut, which is 1.6 mph more than his average last season and the highest in his 11-year career.

MLB.com - Rodón struck out four batters without yielding a hit in his first three innings of the season before allowing three runs over 4 1/3 innings.

MLB.com - Spencer Jones' first hit was a 106.4 mph RBI single that gave the Yankees an early 2-0 advantage.

MLB.com - Carlos Rodón was tagged for three runs over 4 1/3 innings, throwing 78 pitches (42 strikes) while walking five and hitting a batter.

MLB.com - Rodón struck out four batters without yielding a hit in his first three innings of the season.

MLB.com - Spencer Jones recorded his first career hit in Major League Baseball (MLB) with a 106.4 mph RBI single.

MLB.com - Jones struck out in four of his first six at-bats prior to his first hit.

MLB.com - Carlos Rodón allowed three runs over 4 1/3 innings in his season debut, walking five and hitting a batter.

MLB.com - Rodón averaged 95.7 mph with his four-seamer, which is 1.6 mph more than his average last season.

WHERE:

MLB.com - American Family Field, Milwaukee

WHEN:

MLB.com - Spencer Jones' first hit occurred on Mother's Day.

MLB.com - Carlos Rodón made his season debut in 2026.

WHY:

MLB.com - Blake Perkins honored his mother’s memory on the first Mother's Day without her after she passed away from colon cancer in July.

MLB.com - Blake Perkins honored his late mother, Carisa Sharrett, on the first Mother’s Day without her, after she passed away from colon cancer in July.

MLB.com - Spencer Jones' family traveled to Milwaukee to celebrate his MLB call-up after he informed them on Thursday night that he was getting called up.

MLB.com - Spencer Jones' family traveled to Milwaukee to celebrate his MLB call-up after he informed them on Thursday night.

HOW:

MLB.com - Diane Cameron, who uses a wheelchair due to stiff person syndrome, was wheeled out to the infield for the first pitch by her husband, Tracy Cameron.

MLB.com - Diane Cameron, Noah Cameron's mother, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Kauffman Stadium, making the event special for her family.

MLB.com - Rodón's performance included a heavy mix of four-seamers and sliders, inducing plenty of soft contact.

MLB.com - Jones hit the first pitch he saw in the second inning for his first hit.

MLB.com - Rodón's performance included a mix of four-seamers and sliders, inducing plenty of soft contact.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 15:56 UTC)

Blake Perkins, recently recalled to the Brewers, paid tribute to his late mother, Carisa Sharrett, on Mother's Day by hitting a two-out, two-run single in the fourth inning against the Yankees. Meanwhile, at Kauffman Stadium, Diane Cameron, who uses a wheelchair due to stiff person syndrome, made the day memorable for her family by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, assisted by her husband, Tracy Cameron. This Mother's Day was particularly poignant for Blake, as it marked the first without his mother, who passed away from colon cancer in July.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 08:03 UTC)

In a memorable game, Spencer Jones recorded his first hit with a powerful 106.4 mph liner up the middle against Milwaukee's Logan Henderson, while Blake Perkins contributed a two-out, two-run single in the fourth inning, marking the Brewers' first hit off Yankees starter Carlos Rodón. Perkins dedicated his performance to his late mother, Carisa Sharrett, on the first Mother’s Day without her, following her passing from colon cancer last July. The day was made even more special as Diane Cameron, Noah Cameron's mother, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Kauffman Stadium, creating a heartfelt moment for her family.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 04:18 UTC)

Spencer Jones celebrated his MLB call-up with a bang, hitting a 106.4 mph RBI single for his first career hit and RBI, while his family traveled to Milwaukee to support him. In other news, Carlos Rodón made a strong season debut, averaging 95.7 mph with his four-seamer, which is the highest speed of his 11-year career and 1.6 mph more than last season. He struck out four batters without allowing a hit in his first three innings before giving up three runs over 4 and 1/3 innings.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 01:30 UTC)

In a standout moment for the Yankees, Spencer Jones recorded his first hit with a powerful 106.4 mph RBI single, giving the team an early 2-0 lead. Meanwhile, Carlos Rodón struggled on the mound, allowing three runs over 4 and a third innings, despite striking out four batters without giving up a hit in his first three innings of the season. Rodón's performance featured a heavy mix of four-seamers and sliders, which led to a lot of soft contact but ultimately resulted in five walks and a hit batter.

(UPDATED May 10, 2026 23:11 UTC)

Spencer Jones, the Yankees' No. 6 prospect, celebrated his MLB call-up by recording his first career hit with a powerful 106.4 mph RBI single during a game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, where his family had traveled to support him. Before this moment, Jones had struggled, striking out in four of his first six at-bats, while Carlos Rodón made his season debut, allowing three runs over 4 and a third innings, with five walks and a hit batter. Rodón's fastball averaged 95.7 mph, which is an increase from last season, as he mixed in sliders to keep hitters off balance.