INDIANAPOLIS - His journey is almost complete, just two steps left.
Edgar Santana’s unlikely rise to the major leagues culminated with his call-up by the Pirates prior to Saturday’s game. Now, the relief pitcher has two important goals left to accomplish.
One is rather general and will likely be accomplished soon: pitch in a major league game.
The second goal might take a little more time: pitch in a major league game with his mother watching in the stands. She has never seen him pitch a game, although the two communicate daily via phone.
“That’s going to mean a lot to me,” Santana said.