Zac Kristofak went through an unthinkable family tragedy and made his MLB debut today, allowing two unearned runs over two innings:

“It's been quite emotional and a roller coaster with a lot of ups and downs. But I proved today that I can do this.”

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Welcome to the Show, Zac!

First big-league win for Emerson Hancock 🤩

🚨 pitches are being thrown 🚨

Emerson Hancock | #TridentsUp 🔱

For Zac Kristofak, making the MLB is about more than fulfilling a dream.

It’s about changing the narrative around his family’s name.

He wants to be known for the community that lifted him after his mother’s murder — not for his father, who'll be in prison the rest of his life.

Emerson Hancock is the 4th MLB player ever born in Cairo, Georgia. The first was Jackie Robinson. Hancock’s high school played at Jackie Robinson Field, where he pitched for the Cairo Syrupmakers.

Stonebridge Meadows. Par 3 17th. Unreal.

LETS GO! 🎯

One player in the Mariners system who doesn't get enough credit is Arkansas catcher Jake Anchía, who has handled a bunch of the Mariners' young arms this season. Emerson Hancock opened this inning with a walk and threw two straight balls to the next hitter. Anchía called time...

WE ARE THE FIRST HALF NORTH DIVISION CHAMPIONS!!!

Beautiful day for some baseball! Always love supporting Emerson Hancock and the Arkansas Travelers !

There’s more history to be made. #SeaUsRise

She did great. Find a way to get it done.

Dawg through and through.

#GoDawgs

It’s been a storybook start to George Kirby’s career. #SeaUsRise

Go Dawgs 🏆🏆

Forever grateful for all that you have done for us and being a part of making me who I am today. Thanks for everything, G.

Congratulations Georgia Football! What a time to be a Georgia Bulldog 🏆🏆

Here’s to forever.

I love you, Haylie. Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you. ❤️ Haylie Wilkinson Hancock

Your impact will be felt throughout our organization for years to come... thank you for everything, Collin Cowgill, and best of luck as the first base coach for the Cincinnati Reds! 💙