Amazing, it was.
Carlos Beltrán, outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, played in his first World Series game Wednesday night. He, and his wife, tweeted their excitement ahead of the game.
Packing the suitcase to leave for Boston tomorrow! #Cardinals #NLDS #NLCS
— Carlos Beltran (@carlosbeltran15) October 21, 2013
Boston here we go! @carlosbeltran15 http://t.co/Z5SDss118u
— Jessica Beltran (@ivanalenin) October 21, 2013
http://instagram.com/p/fvexW4rpcW/
On my way to the ballpark listening to Marc, I'm going to live my life. Enjoy life! http://t.co/D9IHbiKJoh
— Carlos Beltran (@carlosbeltran15) October 23, 2013
Wonderful.
Carlos Beltran, an hour away from playing in the #WorldSeries for the first time. #Cardinals pic.twitter.com/Dpl3ujTzPX
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) October 23, 2013
Carlos Beltran on the field before Game 1 of the World Series at Fenway Park. Neat moment for him. #stlcards pic.twitter.com/4Frtb08AdG
— Tom Ackerman (@Ackerman1120) October 23, 2013
Neat moment is putting it mildly. And during the game itself, Beltrán had an incredible moment. Check out his remarkable catch, which robbed the Red Sox’s David Ortiz of a grand slam:
https://twitter.com/jeffemanuel/status/393210946698887168
Great pic from AP of Beltran making the catch in right field. This is the play that has him headed to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/yaHYRx2mP3
— Matt Schuckman (@SchuckWHIG) October 24, 2013
Carlos Beltran out after hitting the outfield wall on this catch: http://t.co/gYWFxsygVj // pic.twitter.com/RWSX5R3yan
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) October 24, 2013
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Beltran robbed Ortiz of a grand slam; something Hunter couldn't do in the ALCS: http://t.co/wLiHOD9OQv #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/J7SxihcHAu
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 24, 2013
Carlos Beltran robbing David Ortiz of another grand slam. Instead it's a sac fly for a 5-0 #RedSox lead #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/aDg65i5io0
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 24, 2013
Carlos Beltran and Torii Hunter. Know the difference! #WorldSeries
— MLB Memes (@MLBMeme) October 24, 2013
Ha! When you’ve been meme’d, that says something!
Beltrán was injured during that incredible catch and, sadly, had to leave his very first World Series game in the 2nd inning.
We're through 3 full and @RedSox lead 5-0. Cardinals RF Carlos Beltran has left the game with a rib contusion.
— Red Sox (@RedSox) October 24, 2013
You had to feel for Carlos Beltran, as his World Series debut went horribly awry. #Cardinals #RedSox #Mets http://t.co/srFZm8iaf4
— Ken Davidoff (@KenDavidoff) October 24, 2013
Carlos Beltran waited 16 years for 2 innings. now player with great skill has his mettle tested. http://t.co/1iK4DL6DO7
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 24, 2013
This is a blurry but legit pic from @KMOVMatt of Carlos Beltran leaving Fenway presumably for the hospital #STLCards pic.twitter.com/Cku01NUUmk
— Mike Colombo (@Mike_Colombo) October 24, 2013
Fans rightly praised him and are hoping for a speedy recovery.
Carlos Beltran made that grand slam robbing catch look easy.. that man is smooooth
— ?? ERIC BOLLING ?? (@ericbolling) October 24, 2013
It’s hard not to root for a guy like Beltran!! Not only is he great but he is a class act and great person
— Omar R. (@wallstplayer) October 23, 2013
Please heal fast, Beltran. CT scan negative, "day to day" says Matheny. #CardinalNation
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 24, 2013
The latest news on his injury indicated no break, thankfully:
UPDATE: X-rays on Carlos Beltran's ribs were negative and Cardinals manager Mike Matheny says he is day-to-day.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 24, 2013
Will he be back?
Carlos Beltrán played in 2,109 games before playing in his first #WorldSeries.
Here's hoping he gets to play in another one.
— ESPN (@espn) October 24, 2013
Indeed. Game two is Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET.