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Cleveland catcher Austin Hedges proposed to Lexi Dickinson on the Guardians' field after the 8-4 win over the Orioles, turning the celebration into a lifelong moment.
Hedges said he carried the ring since early spring training and wanted the right moment to make the moment extra special by winning the game.
Dickinson accepted the proposal as teammates and Guardians spouses watched nearby, marking a personal milestone in the clubhouse atmosphere.

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Hedges opened the season strong with a .350 average in his first plate appearance, signaling potential improvement.
He attributes gains to a new hitting plan and less traditional practice, focusing on game-speed work.
The team is using Trajekt to mimic pitcher velocity and movement to improve readiness.
Hedges has reduced strikeouts and improved zone contact, which analysts view as meaningful early signs.
Experts highlight a mental shift as key, with Hedges focusing on executing plans rather than outcomes.
Catching duties have highlighted a historic organizational weakness in the Guardians’ offense.
Bo Naylor’s underlying data is cited as a potential upside for improving the catcher corps.
Hedges says the key is turning off overthinking and sticking to a simple plan before each at-bat.
The article notes Hedges’ defensive excellence has sustained his major league longevity.
The piece emphasizes early signs but cautions it remains very early in assessing true improvement.

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