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Blue Jay Roberto Osuna born to play baseball, says family

The family of the Blue Jays' young closer Roberto Osuna came from Mexico to watch him pitch against Kansas City in Game 5 Wednesday night.

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Family of Blue Jay Roberto Osuna came from Mexico to watch him pitch Wednesday

9 years ago
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Lorenda Reddekopp caught up with the family of Roberto Osuna, the Blue Jays young closing pitcher, ahead of Wednesday night's game.
Roberto Osuna, the Blue Jays young pitcher, closed Game 5 against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday night. The 20-year-old saw three batters and retired them all. That secured a 7-1 win for the Jays, staving off elimination from the post-season. 
Blue Jays Pitcher Roberto Osuna with his parents.

What made the outing extra special?

Osuna's family flew to Toronto from Mexico to watch him pitch.

CBC's Lorenda Reddekopp had a chance to sit down with the Osuna family ahead of Wednesday night's game. You can watch the story by clicking the image above.