Brusdar Graterol's mother sees son pitch after 7 years apart - ESPN

LOS ANGELES — Brusdar Graterol never gave up hope that his mother would be able to see him pitch in person in the major leagues.

On Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, it finally happened.

Graterol's mother, Ysmalia, was in a suite and saw her son pitch a scoreless eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

«It was so incredible. I've always wanted to pitch in front of my mom. Being so successful as I've been pitching lately, it was so emotional and nice to have her here,» Graterol said through an interpreter after the game. «We never really gave up on any situation, and luckily we found a way to get her to the United States.»

Graterol saw his mother for the first time in seven years Sunday night when she arrived from Venezuela. The 25-year-old right-hander said he was paralyzed with emotion the first time they saw each other.

«All I heard my mom say was that I was very big and very beautiful,» he said. «And the only thing that I told her when I calmed down, I told her that she smelled like home.»

Brusdar and his mom reunited at last.