Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes proposes to girlfriend during All-Star festivities
LOS ANGELES – The All-Star break was a memorable time for New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes.
Not only did the left-hander pitch a scoreless inning during the American League’s 3-2 victory in the All-Star Game, he also proposed to his girlfriend.
Cortes, 27, announced his engagement to Alondra Esteras Russy in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Sports Illustrated reported.
“All-Star week made 2 of my dreams come true,” Cortes wrote in his post. “Pitch in (an) all-star game. And propose to my best friend. With my parents along my side. I had to make us official. Through ups and downs we manage to keep each other happy. I thank you for being by my side for every struggle I’ve had but also all the success. I hope there is more to come for both of us. I love you very much!”
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Russy showed off photos of the ring on her Instagram account, writing, “And … Of course I said YES!”
Cortes has had a breakout season for the Yankees, who have the best record in baseball this year at 64-28, according to Bleacher Report. He owns a 7-3 record with a 2.63 ERA and has 99 strikeouts in 95.2 innings.
He hopes to add another ring later this season as the Yankees attempt to reach the World Series for the first time since 2009.
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American League’s Giancarlo Stanton, of the New York Yankees, poses with the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player trophy following the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. The American League won 3-2.
American League players celebrate after a 3-2 win over the National League in the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.
American League’s Shohei Ohtani, of the Los Angeles Angels, smiles as he round first base with a single during the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game against the American League, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.
National League pitcher Ryan Helsley, of the St. Louis Cardinals, throws a pitch to the American League during the eighth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.
American League’s shortstop Tim Anderson, of the Chicago White Sox, follows through on a swing against the National League during the second inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.
National League catcher Travis d’Arnaud, of the Atlanta Braves, points from home plate during the eighth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game against the American League, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.
American League’s Giancarlo Stanton, of the New York Yankees, points to the dugout after connecting for a two-run home run during the fourth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.
National League starter Clayton Kershaw, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, throws the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game against the American League, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles.
American League starter Shane McClanahan, of the Tampa Bay Rays, throws during the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles.
National League’s Paul Goldschmidt, of the St. Louis Cardinals, connects for a solo home run off American League pitcher Shane McClanahan, of the Tampa Bay Rays, during the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.
American League’s Giancarlo Stanton, of the New York Yankees, connects for a two-run home run during the fourth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.
National League pitcher David Bednar, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, throws a pitch to the American League during the eighth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.
