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Charlie Morton Receives Ovation in Likely Braves Farewell During Season Finale

Atlanta brought the 41-year-old back this week to give fans a formal send-off.

Overview

  • Morton started against the Pirates at Truist Park and threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing two hits and ending his outing with a strikeout of Alexander Canario.
  • Manager Brian Snitker deployed Morton as an opener before handing the ball to scheduled pitcher Chris Sale.
  • Fans delivered extended ovations as the video board highlighted his 2021 World Series moment pitching on a fractured leg, with Frank Sinatra's “My Way” playing during his exit.
  • The Braves signed Morton on Sept. 22 after Detroit designated him for assignment and released him on Sept. 21.
  • Sunday’s appearance was widely described as potentially his final MLB game, though he has not announced a formal retirement.