Guardians catcher Austin Hedges pops question to girlfriend on field in heartwarming proposal after win

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What’s better than a hard-fought win on the diamond? Putting one on your beloved’s finger, if you ask Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges.

Hedges not only helped the Guardians defeat the Baltimore Orioles, 8-4, on Sunday – he got engaged to his girlfriend, Lexi Dickson, at Progressive Field.

Hedges got down on one knee on the grass, as a message flashed across the Jumbotron at the stadium in Cleveland, while his teammates were watching. Dickson was shocked and emotional, eventually telling Hedges, "Yes!" before hearing cheers from those looking on.

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Austin Hedges and his girlfriend Lexi Dickinson celebrate their engagement after the Guardians' 8-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 19, 2026. (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Hedges told reporters that he’s had the ring for his girlfriend of almost two years since spring training, but he didn’t have this plan until "only a couple weeks ago."

"I was really hoping we won the game," he told Cleveland.com. "I was going to do it regardless, but I really wanted to win that game to make it extra special."

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The message on the video board read, "Lexi, will you marry me?" which prompted Hedges to get down on one knee.

"There were a lot of nerves, a lot of nerves," Hedges, 33, explained. "I’m always nervous for baseball games… and just trying to stay present, knowing that there were some activities after. But it’s a special day. Special to be able to soak it all in."

Dickson, sporting a black,