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Blue Jay Roberto Osuna born to play baseball, says family

CBC News | Posted: October 22, 2015 1:41 PM | Last Updated: October 22, 2015

'Every time I see him pitch, I cry with emotion' says mother of Jays closer

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

Caption: Lorenda Reddekopp caught up with the family of Roberto Osuna, the Blue Jays young closing pitcher, ahead of Wednesday night's game.

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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.

Image | Roberto Osuna as a kid

Caption: 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.

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